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Back Exercise And Golf Are Synonymous

Back exercise and golf. Doesn’t that sound like a common denominator? Of all the injuries in golf, the low back is by far the highest one.

To explain why doing back exercise for golf is important, a golfer needs to understand why.

Tip: Instead of stubbornly attempting to overpower the issue with your willpower, just find a workaround. It might become a unique trait that actually adds to your golf game's style.

The golf swing is one of the most (if not the most) stressful movements on the lower back. Picture this. You’re in a static position at the start; then you try to rotate your upper body as far as you can go, while keeping the lower body as stable as you can.

Tip: Every club contains a "sweet spot," which is where the face will strike the ball with greatest accuracy. Get familiar with each club's sweet spot.

This movement all by itself puts tremendous stress on the lower back. If you have a lower level of rotational flexibility, you are at HIGH RISK for low back injuries. You many have one as we speak.

Tip: If you are shopping for a new set of clubs, it may be helpful to consult a more experienced golfer or pro shop employee. They can help you find the club that best suits you and will know about the newest available clubs.

Now picture having the strength to ‘uncoil’ that backswing, maintaining your golf posture at between 80-100 mph. If you have not participated in a back exercise for golf, you will not be able to generate any power at impact, therefore your driving distance is inadequate.

Does this sound familiar?

Tip: Be sure you are using appropriate posture to maximize the impact of your golf swing. How you address the ball usually determines how far and where the ball will travel.

It should. I see this all the time on the golf course. Especially with the senior golfers. They have physically declined over the years and have not done any back exercise for golf and can’t generate and clubhead speed.

There is hope!

Tip: Make sure to introduce yourself prior to the next round with people you don't know. Each golf game lasts about four hours, so it is a very social game.

To remove the threat of low back injury and improve your ability to turn back and turn through with power, you just need to do a couple of simple back exercises for golf.

Tip: If your shot tends to head off to the right, you are most likely sliding your body to the left while swinging. When you make your downswing, work on releasing your hands to the ball a little faster.

One example of a back exercise for golf that you should be doing several times a day is what I call the Lying Leg Crossover, which is incorporated in all my products.

Here’s what you do:

Tip: If you are anxious to start your game, resist the temptation and go to the range to practice for a bit before you start. Save yourself the pain of calibrating your shot on the course.

Lie on your back with your legs extended.
Raise one leg and bend at the knee to 90 degrees and the hip to 90 degrees.
Cross that leg over extended leg, while opposite shoulder stays on ground.
Go until slight pull in butt and lower back.
Hold and repeat once more.
Switch legs and do opposite side.
This is a very simple back exercise for golf and no equipment is required.

Just do this back exercise for golf religiously and you’ll see a HUGE improvement!

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