Flexability and Stretches

[Iktomi]

Re: Flexability and Stretches

There are studies that show flexibility having a negative effect on strength. Most of them used athletes and very specific lifts (bench, squat, shoulder press) in their studies. Most people could use a flexibility program without a major loss in performance. I would do a good warm-up before the round. Use an active stretching routine with rotation, flexion and extension as a base. Then after the round you may want to do some static stretches after your nice a warm. Something is always better than nothing so try 5 minutes of warm up and 5 minutes of cool down.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask.

[Hannu]

Re: Flexability and Stretches

Hi,

I do an one hour static stretching in the morning. (Just done it:-)

Then after 1-2 hours I go to the range for 30 minutes. Do a active stretching with clubs and at the same time practice weight shifting for my swing. - And then I might do some short game and go for a round.

I have not done a cool down. Thanks for reminding me. This might take away some stiffness.

Also one idea is to practice golf swing or short game after a round of golf. Then you know what you need to practise... It kind of gives you self confidence as you have fixed the "problem" for the next round.

[Buffaloranger]

Re: Flexability and Stretches

For all you golfers with back problems.....an exercise that has literally changed my life has been a back bridge over an big exercise ball. I don't even need to hold it for very long....Just roll it slowly up and down my spine and across my hips and just relax....Hope it can help some of you...

[Mox]

Re: Flexability and Stretches

For all you golfers with back problems.....an exercise that has literally changed my life has been a back bridge over an big exercise ball. I don't even need to hold it for very long....Just roll it slowly up and down my spine and across my hips and just relax....Hope it can help some of you...

I want one of those balls. They are just SO versatile!