Golf Performance Tip from Jeff @ Back9Fitness.com
Double P's physical therapist and trainer Jeff Banaszak (Back9Fitness.com) has written in with this week's golf performance tip. Check it out and implement it into your regimen!
AREA TARGETED: Lower Leg/Calf
ROLE IN THE SWING: The calf muscle is a powerful muscle in the posterior leg that allows us to rise up onto our toes. During the golf swing, many tour pro’s actually elevate or lift slightly off the ground as they make contact with the ball at impact. Due to these mechanics this muscle tends to be one of the tightest we see in golf. It doesn’t help that many tour pro’s have to walk over 5 miles per day.
MUSCLES TARGETED: Gastrocnemius (i.e. calf)
POSITION: Seated with one leg positioned straight in front of the body.
EXERCISE: Maintain the above position. Place a strap, belt or rope over the ball of the foot. Ideally, wrap the rope around the foot. Tighten the muscle in the front of the leg called the anterior tibialis (i.e. shin muscle) to actively stretch the calf.
EQUIPMENT: A rope, strap or belt can be used to assist with the stretch. Ideal length for the rope should be between 8 1/2' and 9' long.
PRESCRIPTION: Length in this muscle is very important for golf and should be targeted daily. Ideally hold the end position for a 2-second bout. Repeat this exercise 10 - 15 times.
AREA TARGETED: Lower Leg/Calf
ROLE IN THE SWING: The calf muscle is a powerful muscle in the posterior leg that allows us to rise up onto our toes. During the golf swing, many tour pro’s actually elevate or lift slightly off the ground as they make contact with the ball at impact. Due to these mechanics this muscle tends to be one of the tightest we see in golf. It doesn’t help that many tour pro’s have to walk over 5 miles per day.
MUSCLES TARGETED: Gastrocnemius (i.e. calf)
POSITION: Seated with one leg positioned straight in front of the body.
EXERCISE: Maintain the above position. Place a strap, belt or rope over the ball of the foot. Ideally, wrap the rope around the foot. Tighten the muscle in the front of the leg called the anterior tibialis (i.e. shin muscle) to actively stretch the calf.
EQUIPMENT: A rope, strap or belt can be used to assist with the stretch. Ideal length for the rope should be between 8 1/2' and 9' long.
PRESCRIPTION: Length in this muscle is very important for golf and should be targeted daily. Ideally hold the end position for a 2-second bout. Repeat this exercise 10 - 15 times.
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