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Golf Fitness and Mobility Requirements of the Golf Swing

by Sean Cochran

The phrases “flexibility”, “range of motion”, and “rotation” coincide with execution of the golf swing. In general these terms refer to physical requirements required to perform the athletic actions associated with the golf swing. The amateur player quite often refers to needing to be flexible (or lack thereof when unable to execute the golf swing) to position the body correctly at address, create rotation around a fixed spine angle, make a full shoulder turn, etc. The reality is the body requires...

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Hip Mobility and Core Stability for the Golf Swing

by Sean Cochran

“The Hips and Core are major components on the physical side of the equation of the golf swing. Developing the required levels of joint mobility and stabilization strength are integral for the golfer to execute a proficient golf swing. Limitations in either of these physical components can easily impede one’s ability execute a competent golf swing.” – Sports Performance Coach Sean Cochran Q: Sean, in your opening statement you stated the importance of the hips and core relative to the golf...

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Openers Thoracic Spine Mobility Sports Performance Exercise

by Sean Cochran

Upper body and thoracic spine mobility are key components of executing the majority of upper body rotational movements in sport today. The thoracic spine is a section of the spine located between the shoulder blades of the upper. The T-Spine (thoracic spine) is a mobile section of the spine allowing for rotary actions of the upper body to occur. Improves Your: Upper body mobility Target Area: Thoracic Spine Why It's Important: Execution of the overhand throwing and swinging where rotation occurs around an...

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