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Warm-up Routine For Golfers - Part I

September 5, 2008

Feel sore the day after a round of 18 holes? Ever wondered how the professional golfers are able to play 18 holes of golf 3 to 4 days in a row at such a high level and not feel sore after each round? The answer to that is a proper warm up routine. A good warm up routine can not only help decrease one’s muscle soreness and prevent injuries, it also allows one to be able to perform consistently during their game.

Here are some recommended warm-up exercises for golfers designed by one of Australia’s respected physiotherapist, Dr Barbara Hungerford.

E(xercise) 1:

Wrist circles in club holding position

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1.1
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1.2

 

E 2:

Shoulder rolls, both arms:

  • forward
  • up
  • back
  • down

X 5
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2.2
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2.3
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2.4

 

E 3:

Move shoulders forward, then stretch backwards, keeping your neck relaxed

X 5
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E 4:

Arms and hands move from in front of you, then out to the side

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4.2

 

E 5:

Alternate arm stretch X 3 each side, then add chest rotation x 3

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5.4

 

E 6:

Clasp fingers & turn inside out: stretch forearms & fingers

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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


If you have questions on this topic, feel free to email our physiotherapists.


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