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Watch the video here... Keeping your back knee bent through the backswing is important for power and accuracy. If that knee straightens from its slightly bent position at address, you’ll lose the coil necessary to drive your hips to the left and create greater power at impact. A straight back knee also leads to bad swing habits such as a reverse pivot, outside-in swing path and early release of the club. Here are two exercises that will lead to greater hip strength and flexibility: Medicine Ball Power Swing Stand in front of a full-length mirror with your feet shoulder-width apart in golf address posture. Holding a medicine ball, perform a backswing so your head, lead shoulder, hip, knee and foot are in a vertical line. Hold for 2-3 seconds and move back to the starting position. If your form is altered due to the weight of the ball, lower the weight. Perform two sets of 10 repetitions. Cross Under Piriformis Stretch Get on your hands and knees and cross your right leg in front of your left leg. Slowly slide your left leg back, staying upright with your body. You should feel a comfortable stretch in your hip and outer thigh. Hold for 3-5 minutes or until you feel a complete release in your hip. Then, repeat with the other leg. Perform daily. Jan Hocutt, PT, TPI, CGFI, MP2, is a physical therapist at Body Balance for Performance in Palm Desert. She can be reached at (760) 831-5228 or jhocutt@fitgolf.com. For more information, visit fitgolf.com. |
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