GOLF MAGAZINE

Lead Shoulder Mobility - RING THE BELL
Twenty-Five players on the PGA Tour average at least 300 yards off the tee. Those
are averages, folks, which means that for every 280-yard smash these guys settle for, there’s
one that sails a good 320. This kind of power is a dream for most weekend golfers. Sure, Tour
players are plenty strong, but its not really strength that lets them hit the ball a mile. It’s
technique. You’re probably strong enough to hit it a long way, too. How? Improve your backswing
height. The higher you can get your hands at the top, the greater your potential to maximize
swing speed at impact. Pretend you’re playing the classic carnival sledgehammer game. Get your
hands as high as possible above your head while turning your shoulders to the max. Then, drop
the hammer and ring the bell!
You won’t get much backswing height if your lats are tight. Greater flexibility here makes it
easier to get your arms and hands up in the air. Test yourself. Assume a squatting stance, with
your back against a wall and your feet shoulder width apart and directly under your knees. Your
thighs should be parallel to the ground. Extend your arms straight out in front of you, then
raise them as high as you can without bending your elbows. If you can touch the wall with your
hands, you can go for the high backswing.
Related Exercises & Drills
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Lift - Cable Resisted Single Arm Single Handle Square Stance
This is the lift PNF pattern executed from a double leg or symmetrical stance.
Lift - Cable Resisted Single Arm Single Handle Square Stance
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Resisted Supine Arm Reaches
This is a great exercise to improve shoulder stability and mobility.
Resisted Supine Arm Reaches
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Statue of Liberty - Farmers Walk Overhead
This exercise is great for shoulder stability due to the weight being in the overhead position. It challenges shoulder proprioception when walking.
Statue of Liberty - Farmers Walk Overhead
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Windmill Turns and Swing
This exercise helps you maintain your body angles in the golf swing and prevents Flat Shoulder Plane and Loss of Posture.
Windmill Turns and Swing