Loosen Up for the Long Drive: The Stretching Secret to a Better Swing
“Fore-get” about just swinging for the green! If you’re a golfer looking to perfect your swing, you already know that your game isn’t just about driving, chipping, or putting – it’s also about stretching. Although stretching has been scientifically known to benefit athletes of all backgrounds, golfers can reap immense benefits from incorporating stretching into their daily routines. Not only will you keep your joints limber and flexible, you’ll also give yourself the secret edge to play longer, swing smoother, and finish stronger. Before you tee up, let’s stretch out your golf game and discover how a little flexibility can make a big difference on the course.
In order to get your game up to par, it’s important to train your body to move to its fullest potential. Finding your strongest range of motion is imperative to a successful game, and enhancing your joint flexibility will help you both on and off the green. By stretching at Stretch Zone and getting your first stretch absolutely free, we’ll show you how to achieve a fuller backswing and follow-through, which will lead to more powerful and accurate shots. These imperative shoulder and hamstring stretches will help you hit the ball longer, and drive with more speed. Our patented Stretch Zone program allows our clients to work through a course of various cells, and isolate the muscles that will help your body achieve the maximum results. Static stretching is most effective at increasing your range of motion, which our certified stretch practitioners will demonstrate on our industry patented strap tables. You will also notice upgraded swing mechanics during your game all while gaining enhanced flexibility, helping maintain proper form and improving overall consistency.
As with any sport, athletes are most commonly prone to injury due to the rigorous stress their bodies endure on a regular basis. At Stretch Zone, we never push your body past its breaking point – guaranteeing a comfortable and effective stretch. Our 3, 5, 7 intensity scale ensures that no athlete gets close to their end of their tolerance. Clients might experience some soreness after their first stretch session from the break-up of adhesions, but our program is designed to notice immediate benefits in your recovery. Regular stretching helps to loosen tight muscles, which reduces the risk of common golf injuries like lower back pain, shoulder strain, and wrist issues. Golfers specifically will also notice improved balance and stability, enhancing your swing and resulting in more controlled and accurate shots.
Posture plays a crucial role for golfers for multiple reasons, primarily focused on power generation and accuracy. Proper posture allows you to maximize the use of your body during the swing, and ensures you maintain a good spinal angle and stance. Stretching with us will help correct muscle imbalances that can affect posture, which in turn leads to a more aligned swing. Effective stretching slows down the aging process, and allows you to feel younger by improving posture, circulation, and increasing your range of motion.
Recovery is no joke, and allowing your muscles time to strengthen after tearing fibers is imperative with any athlete. Although you cannot “stretch” a muscle, Stretch Zone will help increase your stretch tolerance. Muscles are not extremely elastic, and muscle length does not change despite what the word implies. After multiple sessions you will notice a faster recovery time, and post-golf stretching will aid in your muscle recovery, reducing stiffness and soreness. This will get you on the green even fast, and help you feel fresher for your next round. Stretch Zone assists golfers with all three phases of the conditioning process: the general training phase, the preparatory/competitive phase, and the recovery phase. We will help you develop greater body awareness, and are constantly helping pro athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and ATP unlock their full potential.
Stretch Zone is constantly striving to help improve the lives of athletes and help them to excel by properly understanding the importance of recovery. Whether you choose to come stretch once, twice, or three times a week (or more!), you’ll notice results that are sure to drive lasting change. Take a look at our Tee-Time Tuesday series with PGA Tour Player Matt Schalk, and learn how he’s benefited from incorporating stretch zone into his routine. Don’t forget to sign up for your first 30-minute stretch absolutely free, and look at our new membership options designed to put your mind and body at ease. To wrap it up, remember that stretching before you swing is like a perfect practice putt—setting you up for success where it really counts.
SOURCES:
- https://www.golf-madness.com/blog/does-stretching-improve-golf
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/golf-stretches/art-20546809
- https://www.performancegolf.com/blog/golf-stretches-for-flexibility-7-stretches-for-better-golf-and-reduced-injury?srsltid=AfmBOopIoX8J6Q8QsesnpqQc9kBmGcFB12rmt-wa3xaHTO4bsVEvXiyK
