Four Weeks “FORE” More Flexibility – Week Four: Your Upper Body

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. 

To date our series has addressed the lower body, targeting the hamstrings, glutes, hips and low back.  Additionally we focused on the core, specifically the spine, abdominals and chest.

This week we will address the upper body, specifically the shoulders.

My suggestion is to print out the entire four week series and use the exercises at least three to four days a week.

Let’s get started!

Standing Pec Stretch At The Wall
Place your right hand against the wall, palm placed lower than shoulder height.  On your exhalation press your chest away from the wall, focusing on the stretch in your pecs. Repeat five times and switch sides.