Golf fitness exercises to improve your game

The first category of golf exercises involves elongating (i.e. stretching) muscles that may be "tight". If muscles associated with the golf swing are in a shortened position, this will cause movement restrictions, thus decreasing ranges of motion, which can cause compensations within the biomechanics of the swing. Golf fitness exercises within this category are commonly referred to as static stretches.

The second category of golf fitness exercises activates the nervous system to coordinate the finite muscular actions required in the execution of the golf swing. We must keep in mind the golf swing is one of the most intricate athletic actions in sports today, and it requires precision in terms of timing and sequencing to execute correctly. Any error in timing or sequencing will result in poor execution of the golf swing.

Begin the Spider by placing yourself in a standard push-up position, back flat, hands shoulder width apart, and eyes looking down. Start by lifting your left foot and placing it outside the left hand. Slowly attempt to press your left forearm down towards the floor, keeping your left hand on the floor. Lower your forearm as low to the floor as possible, and hold for one second. Return to the starting position of the exercise and repeat with your right hand and foot. Perform 5-10 repetitions of this dynamic golf exercise.

Golf exercises within a pre-round warm up program can take as little as 10 minutes to complete and provide numerous benefits to your golf swing. Remember, the execution of the golf swing requires certain levels of mobility and stability within the muscular system of the body. Golf exercises can assist in the development of these requirements of the swing.