We all know that every kind of exercise helps your golf game. When you play golf, you use every part of your body, and an overall fitness routine that works everything will help improve your game. In addition to a regular exercise routine, there are some great golf specific exercises you can do to work those muscles you need to make a great swing.

Stretch

Flexibility is so important for golfers, and that's why you need to stretch. And the great thing about stretching is that you can do it anywhere. You don't even have to leave the comfort of your office chair! Oh, you want to leave your office chair? Well, that's okay too.

When you swing, you are rotating your body, so stretching your torso and abdomen is important. Sit on the floor. Raise up one knee so that your foot is flat on the floor and your knee if pointing at the ceiling. Twist so that you are looking behind you, bracing the back of your opposite elbow on that raised knee. For example, if you raise your right knee, turn so that your left elbow is pressing against it and you are looking behind you. After a few seconds, switch and do the other.

Exercises You Can Do Anywhere

We don't need any fancy gym equipment. A good exercise to build up abdominal muscle strength is the good old fashioned crunch. Lay on the floor on your back with your feet flat and knees pointing at the ceiling. You can either put your hands behind your head or wrap your arms around your chest. Now, move up toward your arched knees, and feel those six pack muscles work.

Another one you can do anywhere is the "plank." Lie on your stomach. Lift up so that you are raised on your elbows. Now, raise the rest of your body so that you are balanced on your elbows and toes. You'll want to lower your back, but keep it straight. If you can, hold yourself up like this for about a half a minute.

Balancing The Core

Golf uses the core of your body, so it's important to work these areas specifically. Balance is especially important.

To improve your balance, you can design an obstacle course in your house, and try to maneuver through it. Make it tough for yourself, and try carrying something on your head!

Another exercise is to balance on one foot and slowly reach for a nearby object. Balancing on one leg is great golf exercise.

Golf Specific Weight Lifting

You usually don't associate weight lifting with golf training, but increased muscle strength means increased control over what your muscles do. This is why golfers need to do a little weight training.

But don't worry; you're not training for the World Championship Strongman Competition. Golf weight training uses lighter weights that are specifically geared toward working out your golf muscles.

Keep in mind that the muscles in your lower back and torso are very important in golf. You should also work your hamstring muscles in your legs. Have you ever noticed how after a long day of golfing, your leg muscles ache? You use them a lot more than you realize.

Golf specific exercises help you work out the parts of the body you need to work out. But, remember that golfing requires strength and flexibility in every part of your body. Design your own exercise program with that in mind.

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