Intro To Mobility Exercises
To improve faster at golf, we have to look past the golf club and focus on the machine swinging it. Your swing is ultimately dictated by what your body is physically capable of doing. Often, what feels like a frustrating swing flaw is actually just a physical limitation forcing your body to compensate.
To build a great swing, we need to remove those physical roadblocks:
Rotation is often the biggest limiting factor holding back your power and fluidity.
Balance is non-negotiable. It is the absolute foundation if you expect to have any control over your strike and the ability to repeat your swing.
Strength & Speed give you the ability to swing the club fast without compromising the quality of your strike.
Here is your starting point to build a body that can execute the golf swing you want.
1.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i8Lu46MsM4
This is a fantastic full-body workout that can easily be done at home to introduce your body to true rotation. Your Focus: Take your time. As you stretch as far as you naturally can, take a deep breath. As you exhale, try to extend your rotation just a fraction of an inch further. Let your breath guide the stretch.
2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-btBxA9jVJo
This is a great introduction to stability. The exercises are very simple to get you started, and you can easily add reps as you get more comfortable. Your Focus: Intent is everything here. Do not just rush through the motions. Make every movement incredibly smooth, and consciously squeeze your muscles at the very end of each contraction to get the true benefit.
3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_lGpeJCQE0
This exercise is phenomenal for developing strength inside your new rotational mobility. It does require a resistance band, but it is one of the best investments you can make for your golf game.
It is hard to expect your results on the golf course to improve if you are not willing to put in the time to make your body move better.
But here is the most inspiring part about golf fitness: the improvements are heavily front-loaded. If you commit to this work now, you will see massive gains in your mobility and balance almost immediately. Those initial physical gains will allow you to practice longer, practice better, and build a repeatable, powerful golf swing significantly faster than hitting balls alone ever could.
