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side Forearm plankModified Side Plank 
(Vasisthasana)
Revisiting the power house of the golf swing, the side of the abdominals (obliques) are an essential source of power. Try Modified Side Plank to improve your strength and distance.

  1. Start with a standard Fore-Arm plank (below) and gradually build up strength by holding for 20-90 seconds for 3 repetitions.Forearm Plank
  2. Next, progress to Side Fore-arm Plank and hold for 20-90 seconds each side (3 times). Be mindful that the elbow alignment is directly under the shoulder.

Try these intense strengthening postures to improve you distance.
(*Avoid if there is shoulder, neck, knee, ankle or any joint pain)

Dodie Mazzuca is the Director of Instruction at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale, AZ (November-April).  She also teaches golf in Santa Cruz, CA (May-October.)

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