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Golf Warm-Up Exercises

Golf may not be the most physical game but there are still many people who get muscle sores and even sprains because they do not do a good warm-up before they start their rounds. Warming-up helps in getting your muscles and joints ready for the Swinging, Walking and the Bending you will have to do when you Play Golf. Doing some basic warmup exercises and stretches before starting your game can minimize the chances of injuries. Yoga is also a great way of toning your muscles and joints. Yoga exercises helps you gain the flexibility, strength and balance which are the most important requirements for a good Golf Swing. Furthermore it helps you to be more relaxed and deal with stress. These are all things that could better your Golf Game.

The following exercises tone the shoulders, arms, and legs muscles which are the major muscle groups used in Golf. Doing these Warm-Up Exercises help increase muscular flexibility, giving you extra distance in your Drives, a quicker and easier swing, and improves your overall Fitness Level.

Shoulder Stretches

Stand with your legs slightly bent, your feet hip-width apart. Bend your right arm; bring it across your body. Your right arm is now in your left shoulder. To give a push on the stretch put your left hand. Hold the position for about 10-seconds. Feel the stretch at the back of your shoulder. Do the same with your left hand. For more details go to our Fitness website and read the section on Shoulder Stretches.

Chest Stretches

Stand with your legs slightly bent, feet hip-width apart. Hold your abdominals but avoid putting tension on your head, shoulders and neck. Keep them relaxed. Clasp your hand behind your back. Lift your arms behind you until you feel the stretch across your stretch. Remember to keep your back straight. Stay in this position for 10-15 seconds. For more information go to our Fitness website and read the section on Chest Stretches.

Lower Back Stretches

Lie with your back flat on the floor. Hold your knees and gently pull them to your chest until you feel the stretch in your lower back. Hold for 10 seconds. For more information go to our Fitness website and read the section on Lower Back Stretches.

Hamstring Stretches

Place your left leg on a bench. Straighten your left leg. Your supporting leg, the right leg, should be slightly bent. Slowly bend forward from the hips. Hold for eight seconds. Lean in forward. Do the same with the other leg. For more information go to our Fitness website and read the section on Hamstring Stretches.

Calf Stretches

Stand, with your feet together, an arm's length away from a wall. Place your hand on a wall at chest level. Step back with your right foot pushing into the heel. Slightly bend your left leg. Your feet should be in parallel position, heels on the floor. Keep your back straight. Step further back with your right leg to intensify the stretch. Hold for 8 seconds. Then slightly move your right foot further back, pushing into the heel. Hold for 4 seconds. Repeat 3 times, then stretch your left calf. For more information go to our Fitness website and read the section on Calf Stretches.

Lunges

Place your left foot forward while your right foot is behind your body about one stride-length apart. Flexing the right foot, slowly sink down. This will set off your left knee to bend. Put your weight on the heel of your front foot to work the buttock muscle most effectively. Return to starting position and work with the other leg. Do this while holding a club, preferably the driver, behind your shoulders. For more information go to our Fitness website and read the section on Lunges.

Squats

With the club still behind your shoulders, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart or wider for more balance. Do several shallow knee bends. Keep your back straight. Repeat five times, then hold the sixth for 10 seconds. For more information go to our Fitness website and read the section on Squats.

Those are just some of the warm-up exercises you can do before every Golf game. Doing those exercises can help you improve your over-all fitness level, increase your muscular flexibility, among other benefits. Do not forget to perform even simple stretches before your next game!

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