Your ability to shift your weight on the downswing is based on how mobile and strong your hips and glute muscles are. Weakness here can lead to hanging back in the swing, not only causing mis-hits but preventing power as well. Incorporating exercises that strengthen your lower body will provide you with a power base to hit solid shots.
This workout specifically targets the hips to help you become more mobile.
Hip Mobility Workout
Standing Calf Stretch
Standing Calf Stretch with Rotation
Single Leg Balance
Hip Bridge
Hamstring Stretch
Modified Runner’s Lunge
Modified Runner’s Lunge with Twist
Modified Pigeon
Modified Pigeon with Twist
V-Sit
V-Sit with Twist
Rehearse Swing
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