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Warm-up Routine For Golfers – Part II

In the previous article, we looked at 6 different warm-up exercises for golfers designed by one of Australia’s respected physiotherapist, Dr Barbara Hungerford. Here we’ll show you the remaining 6 warm-up exercises designed and recommended by Dr Barbara Hungerford.

E 7: Pectoral stretch

Clasp hands behind your back then
draw your shoulders backward. Hold x 10 secs

7.1

E 8:

Flame stretch plus rib/ QL stretch

8.1

8.2

Add stretch  upwards through wrist to give length
through your side & help with end of swing 

8.3

E 9: Lancelot hip flexor stretch

Draw lower tummy in and tuck your bottom under.
Stretch your left then right hip flexor muscles with
a 10 second hold on each side. 

9.1

Lancelot hip flexor stretch with QL stretch added 

9.2

E 10: Buttock / piriformis stretch

Right leg crossed over left. Lean forward keeping
your back straight

10.1

10.2

E 11: Ribcage twist

Bring the right elbow to the left knee and extend the left arm towards the ceiling by moving from your torso.

Repeat 5 times and switch sides.

11.1

E 12: Squats

Stand as though addressing the ball, then hands onto hips.
Squat with bottom behind you x10

To get your hips moving and your bottom working

12.1

12.2

Photos and exercise selection was reprinted with permission from Dr Barbara Hungerford from Advanced Manual Therapy Associates.

Links:

http://www.amta.com.au

http://www.sydneyspineandpelvisphysio.com.au