HexBar Variations
The HexBar is a great piece of equipment to use to start building strength to create force through the ground - which ultimately is the main power source for a variety of athletic movements, especially the golf swing.
I like the HexBar as it allows you to grip at your sides...
How can I fix my Golfer’s Elbow?
There are two different treatment approaches when it comes to Golfer’s Elbow, and it all depends on how long you have been experiencing symptoms. First, let’s discuss what Golfer’s Elbow actually is:
The pain is at the medial side of the...
We all know that golf is a rotational sport. It is common to see rotational type exercises in golf programs. MedBall rotational throws, chops and lifts, and the infamous... let’s turn the cable column into a golf club. Let’s get one thing straight, rotational exercises should...
Neck ROM requirements in golf:
It is easy to think that golfers do not need much neck movement during the golf swing, as their eyes are focusing on the ball and the head is not moving much. However, as the shoulders and thorax rotate below a still head, a substantial amount of neck ROM is needed...
Low back pain in golf:
One of the most common injuries in golf is low back pain. Often times, the pain in the low back is due to a mobility restriction above or below. The two main sources are the thoracic spine and hips.
Limited thoracic rotation can lead to increased stress at the lumbar spine...
Shoulder Mobility: Flexion and External Rotation
You should be able to actively rotate your front and back shoulder to at LEAST 90 degrees while in your golf setup posture.
Limited mobility can make it difficult to rotate your arms through the backswing and follow through and can lead to faulty...
Ankle Mobility: Dorsiflexion
It is easy to ignore the ankle when thinking about the golf swing. The ankle and foot are our contact point with the ground, and are important for generating ground reaction force. Ankle DF comes from motion at the Talocrural Joint, as the talus glides posteriorly on...
Hip Mobility Part 2 Progressions
Limited hip mobility is a common problem that can cause pain and/or compensations with the golf swing.
Backswing: back leg internally rotates, front leg externally rotates
Downswing and follow through: back leg externally rotates, front leg internally rotates
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Hip Mobility
Limited hip mobility is a common problem that can cause pain and/or compensations with the golf swing.
Backswing: back leg internally rotates, front leg externally rotates
Downswing and follow through: back leg externally rotates, front leg internally rotates
Hypomobility can...
Thoracic Extension
Limited thoracic mobility is one of the most common problems in recreational golfers. Lack of thoracic extension will make it difficult to maintain posture at the top of your backswing and can lead to swing faults including:
C Posture
Loss of Posture
Flat Shoulder...
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