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Here are two exercises to help overcome
a lack of trunk rotation in the golf swing.

By Randy HillegaartPublished: August, 2008

Two common backswing flaws are lifting the arms and excessively bending the elbows to finish the move. Each can lead to a disconnection between the trunk and arms, causing an over-the-top move or casting of the club on the downswing. There are many physical culprits for these flaws, including weakness in the upper back and shoulder blades, tightness of the large back muscles and poor posture. But the main cause is lack of trunk rotation. Here are two exercises geared toward helping your turn and fixing those backswing flaws:



Trunk Rotation Stretch
1) Lie on your side with both knees together and bent. Square the shoulders by placing both hands in front of you, with your fingertips aligned.

2) While keeping the lower body stable, rotate your top arm across your body and back toward the floor. Follow the arm with your head to decrease the tension on the neck muscles. Hold for 1-2 minutes or until a release of muscle tension is felt. Don’t force your hand to the floor. Let gravity do the work.

Reach, roll and lift
1) Kneel on the ground and sit back on your heels. Reach forward with both hands as far as possible.

2) Turn your right palm to the ceiling and lift your arm up, keeping your elbow straight. Hold for 2-3 seconds and repeat
5-10 times on each side.  SG

Randy Hillegaart, DC, GPS, CGFI MP2, is a physical therapist at Body Balance for Performance in Burbank. He can be reached at (818) 845-0406. For more information, visit fitgolf.com.

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