| Last week our FlexFit program worked on balancing the front and back body, specifically the core abdominals and back muscles. This week we continue with our FlexFit methodology of working the anterior and posterior parts of the upper back. These exercises will help you alleviate the common swing flaw of "C" posture, defined as the rounding and immobility of the thoracic spine or upper back. My recommendation is that you practice these exercises everyday, multiple times a day, especially if your lifestyle requires a significant amount of time sitting. Golf Benefits Of Improving "C" Posture: - Helps you obtain a balanced address position - Helps you maintain a consistent spine angle throughout your swing plane - Helps you "stay down" in your swing plane - Reduces soreness in the upper back - Improves everyday posture Here We Go! | ||
| Rhomboid Stretch: Clasp the hands together at shoulder height, palms facing you. Bend your knees and tuck your pelvis under slightly. Inhale deeply and on the exhale press your hands away from your body, tucking your chin into your chest. On the next inhale squeeze the shoulder blades together. Repeat ten times in each direction. | ||
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| Birdie Level: Keep the hands together and fold forward. Hold for five deep breaths. | ||
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| Intercostal / Side Body Stretch: Place the hands above the head and if necessary use a towel between the hands. Bend the knees and stretch the body to the side. Focus on the stretch in the intercostals and side body. Hold for one breath, switch sides and repeat five times in each direction. | ||
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