Golfstretch Blog

Upper Body Shoulder Exercise: Assisted Lunge With Shoulder Flexion

August 23, 2016 by Adam

Prolonged sitting and standing with poor postural alignment increases a person’s risk of upper crossed syndrome, rounded shoulders, and tight pectoral muscles. Fortunately, there are exercises that can help loosen tight shoulder muscles, increase flexibility, and reduce upper back discomfort. In this blog, CEO of Golfstretch Adam Swanson demonstrates an exercise called an assisted lunge with shoulder flexion to help with these issues.

Aching Back: Stretch It Out?

August 11, 2016 by Adam

To help improve a person's golf game at Golfstretch Therapies, I provide them with adequate exercises and stretches to improve their mobility. I will even provide clients with stretches that will be beneficial for their diagnosis if they suffer from some kind of pain-related condition. Stretching is something we advocate at Golfstretch Therapies, but it seems to me there is a common theme in the golf industry to have a specific stretch for a common diagnosis (i.e. back pain).

“I’s” On The Ball Shoulder Flexion And Extension

August 1, 2016 by Adam

Blog Breakdown: Studies show that having more shoulder flexion can help improve a golfer’s swing. Even if the end goal isn’t to improve your golf game, having a full range of motion in your shoulders can help prevent injury and increase flexibility for daily living. In this blog, CEO of Golfstretch Adam Swanson demonstrates an upper body exercise to improve shoulder flexion and shoulder extension.

Three-Way Lunges For A Strong, Powerful Golf Stance

July 1, 2016 by Adam

Blog Breakdown: For clients hoping to achieve a strong, powerful golf stance, there is no better way to accomplish this goal than exercising the quads and glutes. Three-way lunges are one of the best ways to strengthen the glutes and stretch out the quads because they hit three different contractions. In this blog, CEO of Golfstretch Adam Swanson demonstrates three different lunge exercises to help improve lower body strength.

Improve Your Golf Game With Assisted Reach Backs

June 24, 2016 by Adam

Blog Breakdown: When you participate in a golf fitness program at Golfstretch Therapies, there are several, common themes you will discover throughout your journey: increase power, reduce injury, and improve mobility. There are many things an avid golfer can do to improve their golf game, but one of the most important things includes mobilizing their thoracic spine. In this blog, Golfstretch CEO Adam Swanson explains how patients can increase thoracic mobility with assisted reach backs.

Internal Oblique Dips To Increase Power In Your Golf Swing

June 10, 2016 by admin

The internal oblique is an abdominal muscle that rotates the trunk of the abdomen, supports the abdominal wall, and assists with forced respiration. These muscles are often called “same side rotators” due to their anatomy and function and simply put, they are imperative in your golf swing. In this blog, Founder of Golfstretch Therapies, Adam Swanson, explains why it’s important to strengthen this muscle group to improve performance.

Stretches to Coil Your Body Safely

June 9, 2016 by Adam

We’re all built differently, so there isn’t one general “rule” for how far back you should swing your club. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to coil your backswing for more power while protecting your body from lower back issues. In this blog, Adam Swanson of Golfstretch Therapies provides tips on how to safely coil your body for more power, and why it’s important to improve your flexibility for this move.

A Golf Exercise For The Core: Lateral Resisted Sit To Stand

June 1, 2016 by Adam

Blog Breakdown: I’ve said it once, but I’ll say it again: it’s imperative golfers have a strong core to prevent injuries to their lower back. While traditional crunches can help build a stronger core, people should perform other exercises to challenge different parts of their abdomen. In this blog, Golfstretch CEO Adam Swanson demonstrates a golf exercise for the core called “lateral resisted sit to stand.”