Flexability and Stretches

There are studies that show flexibility having a negative effect on strength. Most of them used athletes and very specific lifts (bench, squat, shoulder press) in their studies. Most people could use a flexibility program without a major loss in performance. I would do a good warm-up before the round. Use an active stretching routine with rotation, flexion and extension as a base. Then after the round you may want to do some static stretches after your nice a warm. Something is always better than nothing so try 5 minutes of warm up and 5 minutes of cool down.

If anyone has any questions please feel free to ask.

Hi,

I do an one hour static stretching in the morning. (Just done it:-)

Then after 1-2 hours I go to the range for 30 minutes. Do a active stretching with clubs and at the same time practice weight shifting for my swing. - And then I might do some short game and go for a round.

I have not done a cool down. Thanks for reminding me. This might take away some stiffness.

Also one idea is to practice golf swing or short game after a round of golf. Then you know what you need to practise... It kind of gives you self confidence as you have fixed the "problem" for the next round.

For all you golfers with back problems.....an exercise that has literally changed my life has been a back bridge over an big exercise ball. I don't even need to hold it for very long....Just roll it slowly up and down my spine and across my hips and just relax....Hope it can help some of you...

I want one of those balls. They are just SO versatile!