THE WORLD’S GREATEST STRETCH
It’s always smart to start by improving mobility, and this
exercise hits most of the key areas involved in the golf swing – including the hamstrings, hips, mid-back and shoulders, Roberts says. Drop to the floor with your right leg out front and bent at 90 degrees and your left leg extended behind you. Lower your torso and drop your right arm inside the right leg, resting its forearm on the floor (the left arm should support this position). Now rotate your torso towards the right leg and reach skywards with the right arm (photo, opposite page). Hold the arm up for a second or two, then return it to the starting position on the floor. Do a few reps, then switch arm and leg positions and repeat.
LATERAL LUNGES WITH ROTATIONAL REACHES This is another great mobility exercise and can
with your right hand while extending the left arm towards the ceiling ( above ). You’ll feel a huge stretch in the mid-back. Do several reps, then lunge and rotate in the opposite direction.
From a standing position, lunge to the left loading into the left glute. The right leg should stay straight, stretching the inside-thigh muscles (adductors). Now reach and grab the left calf
be done as a warm-up before you play or as a way to improve range of motion as you play more, Doddato says.
MODIFIED DEAD BUGS A buzzterm in golf
while maintaining the position of the foam roller ( above ). Do several reps alternating the leg that is extended.
degrees and a foam roller or similar propped between your thighs and arms. Extend one leg out, hovering above the floor,
swing in control, Roberts says. Dead bugs will really improve ab strength. Lie supine with your legs elevated and bent 90
is core stability. A strong, stable
group of ab muscles helps you maintain posture and
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ADAM RIDING
GOLF DIGEST SOUTH AFRICA 35
JUNE 2025
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