What’s the best stretch for hip motion to generate extreme power?
The lower body is your base to your golf swing, but generating power — especially in your downswing — comes from the transfer from your upper body through your lower body.
If you have tight hip joints, you will have a very difficult time trying to generate any clubhead speed. There has to be a certain amount of hip rotation on the backswing and definitely on the downswing.
So what can you do if you are restricted in this area?
STRETCH!!!
Did I get my point across?
Okay, now…what stretch, right?
Well, like all the stretches and resistance exercises I have golfers do, it’s a very easy one; and can be done anywhere.
It’s called the Seated Groin Stretch.
Here’s what you do!
* Sit on the floor and bring the bottoms of your feet together.
* Both knees will bend and there will be tension in your inner thigh and groin area.
* Place you elbows on your knees while grabbing your ankles.
* Apply pressure with your elbows on your knees to provide a bigger stretch in your groin.
* Hold for at least 15 seconds and repeat once more.
Here’s how you’ll benefit from doing this stretch daily:
* It allows more freedom in the hip area during your swing, while reducing strain on your lower back.
* It reduces tension in your hip and inner thigh on your backswing and follow-through for more freedom in your swing.
* It creates a coiling effect in your hip region for increased leverage and power.
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.
