A 10-Minute Golf Warm-Up
Why should you warm-up?
Warming up the muscles and joints before golfing is essential to reducing the risk of injury and improving swing speed, distance, and accuracy.
The shoulders, torso, and hips should be the primary focus of a warm-up routine.
Just 5-10 minutes of dynamic stretches is an effective way to prime your body before hitting the course.
Leg Swings
Stand with your club on one side for support, on the opposite side lift the leg and swing front to back
Perform 10 reps on each side
Repeat, swinging the legs side to side in front of the body
Hip Open/Close the Gate
Using the club for support, lift one leg up to 90 degree and rotate outwards until you feel a stretch, return to the starting position
Perform 10 reps on each side
Hip Twisters
Stand with feet shoulder width apart and place your club in front of you, resting your hands on top
Twist your pelvis left to right while keeping your torso stable
Perform 10 reps in each direction
Standing Pelvic Tilts
Place both hands on the sides of your hips and stand with feet shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent
Tilt your pelvis forward and backwards without moving any other part of your body
Perform 10 reps in each direction
A-Frame Torso Stretch
Stand with feet shoulderwidth apart
Hinge forward at your hips and place one forearm between your knees to stabilize
With the opposite arm, rotate upwards towards the sky while opening the chest
Repeat 10 times on each side
Shoulder Stretch
Stand with feet shoulder width apart and place your club in front of you, resting your hands on top
Sit your hips back and bring your chest to the ground to open up the chest and shoulders
Perform 10 reps
Lunge with Twist
Hold the club in front of your chest horizontally in both hands
Lunge forward with one leg, rotate your torso as far as you can to the same side leading with the club
Perform 10 reps on each side
10 Practice Swings
Take 10 easy practice swings, focusing on tempo and rhythm
Finally…grip it and rip it!
