BRETTZEL 2.0
This drill helps improve hip and posterior chain mobility through a focus on hip mobility and potential soft tissue tension in the back ( during rotation ).
1 . Sit on the ground in a 90-90 position where each of your joints ( ankles , knees , hips ) are at 90 degrees . 2 . Place your hands in front of one thigh . 3 . While keeping your shoulders as tall as possible , gently rotate your torso in an attempt to get your shoulders parallel with your front thigh . 4 . Rotate and repeat , going the other direction with the opposite hip / thigh .
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELANIE SCHUMACHER
SPIETH ROTATIONS
This combines the rotation , disassociation , and stability required for the golf swing in one exercise to activate the appropriate muscles .
1 . Start in a typical golf posture and grip a rubber band / tubing with both hands . 2 . Stretch the band across your chest to activate your core and shoulder blades . 3 . Move into a single leg stance , with your back leg acting as a balance with your toes . 4 . Rotate to the left and then to the right ( repeating 5-6 reps ). 5 . Switch your feet and repeat the 5-6 rotations .
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