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Watch the video here... A reverse spine angle is a common swing flaw among amateurs. It occurs when the body bends backward and/or laterally in the backswing. This puts excessive stress on the lower back because the abdominal muscles aren’t being used. Before heading to the range, however, make sure physical limitations aren’t at the root of the problem. These include limited spine mobility, spinal or upper back weakness, and a lack of core or gluteal muscle strength. The most important correction for a reverse spine angle is to get the gluteal muscles firing to support the spine, and a great way to activate the glutes is to have better hamstring flexibility. Here’s an exercise that will help: 1) Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on a mat. 2) Tighten your abdominal muscles to flatten your back with a pelvic tilt, and then tighten and lift your back side off the floor in a bridge position. 3) Lift one foot and straighten the knee while maintaining your balance and keeping your hips level. Hold for 10 seconds before lowering to the ground. 4) Repeat 10 times on each side. SG Larry Carter, PT, GPS, TPI CGFI, MP3, is a physical therapist at Body Balance for Performance in Covina. He can be reached at (626) 915-3130. For more information, visit fitgolf.com. |
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