| A recent reader’s poll from Golf Fitness Magazine tells us the number one issue facing golfers is lack of flexibility. Typically when I work with my students, flexibility is the first line of attack. I want my golfers to get flexible, then I work on stability or strength and then we incorporate speed based exercises. When I stretch my clients I like to work the body from the larger muscle groups and core to the smaller muscle groups, incorporating dynamic movements. This method raises the body’s temperature and increases the heart rate. Additionally my new program called The Roberts Flex-Fit Method (RFFM) is designed to bring more balance to the body. We stretch and strengthen the muscles of the front body as well as the muscles of the back body. This week we continue with the lower body flexibility program, targeting the hamstrings, glutes, hips and low back. Let’s get started! Hamstring / Hip / Low Back Stretch Extend your right and place your left foot on the inside for your right inner thigh. Flex your right foot and engage your right quad. Fold over your right leg and hold for five to ten deep breaths. Relax your head and neck. | |||
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| Groin Stretch / Frog Pose I use this stretch with all my golfers and baseball players everyday. The key to this stretch is to focus on your breathing. With every exhalation visualize all the tension leaving your body as you “sink” deeper into the stretch. Hold for one minute. | |||
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| Passive Supine Spinal Twist Cross your right leg over your left, arms extended perpendicular to your body. Move your lower body to the left. Note: Keep your right shoulder on the floor. If your knees do not touch the floor place a towel under your knees. Hold for three minutes and switch sides. | |||
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