If you’re like most of us, you daydream about the best and newest golf “goodies.” Yet, many golfers give little thought to the missing link between their golf clubs and their golf scores. Don’t know what that is? Look in the mirror! The missing link is you!
For example, 80% of all amateur golfers have extremely tight hamstrings. As a result, they can’t get into their ideal golf posture. Here’s a golf stretch to help you maintain a better golf posture while relieving pressure on your lower back. I call it my “Standing Hamstring Stretch.”
Find something that’s about the height of your groin area — a counter or the back of a couch will do fine. Gently pick up one leg and put your foot on the counter or couch. Bend your knee slightly, and then lean over that leg with your upper body. Hold that position for a count of 10. Then repeat.
Do this stretch every day, and I guarantee your golf posture and performance will improve greatly.
Mike Pedersen is a golf fitness expert and founder of the Power Performance
Program. If you’re looking for a complete golf performance system, check out Mike’s Golf Fitness Guide.
