Flexibility Could be Considered the Greatest Physical Asset to the Game of Golf 

Common areas that lack flexibility are the back, shoulders, hamstrings and neck.  Add these 5 stretches to your regular golf training regimen to help improve your flexibility and game.

Dead Man Marching

Step 1-  Begin standing with your arms crossed over your chest.

Step 2- Lift your right knee into a march as you reach your left shoulder forward resulting in a twist and oppositional movement in your spine.

Step 3- Hold the stretch for 5-10 seconds.

Step 4 – Repeats alternating sides a minimal of 2 times.

Standing Side Stretch

Step 1 – Begin standing with your left side facing a wall and left hand on the wall.

Step 2 – Cross your right ankle over your left ankle and extend your right arm over head.

Step 3- Bend towards the wall and reach your right hand towards the wall until you feel a stretch in the side of your body.

Step 4- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.

Hip Opener

Step 1 – Begin seated in a chair with feet hip width apart.

Step 2- Cross your left ankle over your right knee.

Step 3- Place your hands on your knee and ankle.

Step 4- Gently lean forward as you press your knee open.

Step 5 – Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds and repeat on the other side.

Shoulder Opener

Step 1- Begin standing while holding a belt behind your back.

Step 2- Reach the belt away from your body until you feel a stretch in your chest and shoulders.

Steep 3- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.

Back stretch

Step 1 – Stand at the back of a chair while holding the chair.

Step 2 – Walk away from the chair until your arms are extended and lower your body into a flat back position to where you feel a comfortable stretch in the armpits, shoulders or back.

Step 3 – Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds