Duck Walk
Get Golf Fit !
- By Kevin Dishon , Certified Physical Therapist
T he leaves are falling , and if you are anything like me , you are disappointed that yet another golf season has come and gone . As you store away your clubs and brace for winter , I challenge you to keep in mind your golf game .
Although playing golf is the best way to improve performance on the course , the off-season is an equally vital time for your game . With snow on the ground , you may find that you have extra time on your hands that you normally don ’ t during the summer . What should you do with this new found time ? Winter is the perfect season for you to make strength , power and mobility gains without having a negative impact on your swing . Whether it is to win your course ’ s club championship , make your school golf team or simply to shed a few shots off your handicap , here are three exercises to do during the off-season :
Duck Walk
This exercise for your glutes is great because of its simplicity . Begin by placing a thera-band around your ankles . Next , get into a golf setup position and sidestep for 20 feet ( or until you feel a burn in your hips ). Novices would want a lighter band ( yellow or red ), while advanced players may choose more resistant bands ( blue or black ). Keep the band stretched , maintaining full resistance , with every step . To further challenge yourself , add more sidesteps to increase the distance that you walk . Perform each walk three times and do this three to four times a week . My recommendation is to have fun with this . Make it a game and see if you can walk further every time you do it .
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