Revolved Golf Warrior is a classic golf stretch, balance and strengthening posture for improving power in the golf swing. To make it more challenging, slowly add trunk rotation while holding the lower body steady. Revolved Golf Posture Stretch is a great addition to pre-round warm-ups. It can also serve as a technical drill to maintain correct posture […]
Try these simple but effective golf fitness exercises to improve your health and golf game: MOBILITY/FLEXIBILITY CORE STRENGTH BALANCE (*Modify or avoid if there is an injury) Dodie Mazzuca is the founder of Golf PROformance and teaches golf and Mindfulness for Golf programs in Santa Cruz, CA.
Struggling with your backswing position at the top? Try this simple drill to keep your right /back shoulder in the correct position. Begin in golf posture. With both hands, swing the club to the top of the backswing. Release the left/front arm and gently coax the right/back elbow into the correct position. Hold for 3-5 […]
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” –T-Shirt Quote ‘Tis the season to commit to better fitness. Add these golf specific exercises to pump up your game: 1. Cat Extensions/Bird Dogs Begin in cat/table top position. Extend opposite arm and leg. Hold for 5-10 deep breaths and then repeat […]
. . .Answer the following questions: Body: Does your body have the strength and flexibility to create an injury free swing? Technical Skill: Does your golf swing (short game and putting stroke) repeat for you under pressure? Mind (The most important!): Can you concentrate skillfully on each shot? To access the “Zone”, we must honestly examine […]
Balance is like fresh fruit, if you don’t use it, it will go bad. Uneven lies, weight shift mechanics, and a dynamic golf swing all depend on good balance. Physically, the body uses three main systems for balance: Visual Information. Inner Ear Conditions. Proprioception (the nervous system’s feedback of spacial awareness. . . telling us where our body […]
Tricep Golf Stretch increases shoulder turn and flexibility for a quality backswing. Begin in golf posture. Take the left arm (lead arm) to the back swing position. Use the right hand (trail arm) to gently stretch and add leverage to deepen the back swing position while maintaining proper golf posture. Hold for 5-10 breaths and repeat on the other side. […]
Strong legs and glutes are important for improving power, proper downswing sequencing, maintaining golf posture through impact and much more. Add Extended Bridge Pose (left) to your golf fitness workout and enjoy your extra yardage. . .(and toned ‘tooshie’). Hold for 5-10 deep breaths on each side. *Avoid or modify if you have a hamstring, back or […]