GOLF MAGAZINE
Trail Shoulder Mobility - ATLAS
What does the perfect backswing look like? Consult the photo to the left. I'm at the top, but here I'm holding the earth, just like Atlas did in Greek mythology. The Atlas pose is perfect for your swing, because it sets your right arm in the most powerful position to support the world (or club). Notice how vertical my right arm is - if you can't get this straight - up - and down look in your right arm at the top, you'll have major path and face troubles on the way down. In order to get your right arm vertical at the top of your backswing, you need sufficient mobility in your right shoulder. If you have this you will swing like the gods!
Related Exercises & Drills
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Supine Egyptian Presses
This is a great exercise to help build shoulder mobility and stability.
Supine Egyptian Presses
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Resisted Shoulder Flexion Extension
This is an resisted upper body reciprocal pattern requiring scapular dynamic stability and core stabilization executed from a tall kneeling position.
Resisted Tall Kneeling Shoulder Flexion Extension
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Lead Arm Supported
This helps the flying elbow and gets the trail arm positioned under the club providing better support.
Lead Arm Supported
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Waiters Tray
Drill to help get the trail arm in the proper position at the top of the back swing.
Waiters Tray