For an older golfer (69) isn’t the separation between keeping the lower fixed and the upper body turning going to cause damage by compression and rotation to the lower back facet joints? Just a thought as I am knocking on a but now and don’t want to injure myself for golf.
Robert, thanks for the great comment. Separation for older golfers could possibly be asking for trouble, like you mention. Upper body separation requires thoracic spine mobility and if this is limited, chances are you will compensate and move from the lower back (especially if you are 'locking' the hips/lower body in place, and trying to maximise rotation). Ive seen this happen, particularly in older golfers. A 'tweak I would make to the A-stretch, for example from this video above, would be to allow more freedom of movement in the lower body. I also like this for the actual golf swing too (but I'm no golf coach). And if improving thoracic spine mobility was the goal, there are other stretches/positions which hold the lower back in place and are possibly a safer alternative.
Hi. One thing I have done is to flare my lead side foot (l) about 22.5 degrees open. This is what Ben Hogan suggests as well. It definitely takes stress off the hips and knees, while allowing one to rotate the hips. I need to groove this into my swing also because of old habits.
hi Matt, new to your channel, i need to get fit and flexibly for golf, for me to be able to play this wonderful game to the best of my ability. My question is i am 60 yrs of age and not very flexibly. I would like you to be honest with me, is it possible for me to get flexibly enough to play golf.
Marcus, thanks for the comment and question. That’s great that you want to improve your golf and fitness. Firstly, I depends on your start point... ie how bad is your flexibility. Is it a flexibility issue or a posture and/or stability issue making you feel tight/inflexible. Secondly, it depends what golf swing you are looking to achieve... something like Rory McIlroy might not be realistically achievable, but certain swing styles might not require as much flexibility in places (eg bubba Watson’s move in the backswing with raising his lead side heal). At 60, you can improve strength and mobility, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to improve this for your golf. 👍
Thanks for the quick reply and great information in your video. Cheers
For an older golfer (69) isn’t the separation between keeping the lower fixed and the upper body turning going to cause damage by compression and rotation to the lower back facet joints? Just a thought as I am knocking on a but now and don’t want to injure myself for golf.
Robert, thanks for the great comment. Separation for older golfers could possibly be asking for trouble, like you mention. Upper body separation requires thoracic spine mobility and if this is limited, chances are you will compensate and move from the lower back (especially if you are 'locking' the hips/lower body in place, and trying to maximise rotation). Ive seen this happen, particularly in older golfers. A 'tweak I would make to the A-stretch, for example from this video above, would be to allow more freedom of movement in the lower body. I also like this for the actual golf swing too (but I'm no golf coach). And if improving thoracic spine mobility was the goal, there are other stretches/positions which hold the lower back in place and are possibly a safer alternative.
Hi. One thing I have done is to flare my lead side foot (l) about 22.5 degrees open. This is what Ben Hogan suggests as well. It definitely takes stress off the hips and knees, while allowing one to rotate the hips. I need to groove this into my swing also because of old habits.
hi Matt, new to your channel, i need to get fit and flexibly for golf, for me to be able to play this wonderful game to the best of my ability. My question is i am 60 yrs of age and not very flexibly. I would like you to be honest with me, is it possible for me to get flexibly enough to play golf.
Marcus, thanks for the comment and question. That’s great that you want to improve your golf and fitness. Firstly, I depends on your start point... ie how bad is your flexibility. Is it a flexibility issue or a posture and/or stability issue making you feel tight/inflexible. Secondly, it depends what golf swing you are looking to achieve... something like Rory McIlroy might not be realistically achievable, but certain swing styles might not require as much flexibility in places (eg bubba Watson’s move in the backswing with raising his lead side heal). At 60, you can improve strength and mobility, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to improve this for your golf. 👍
Good Video, very informative. Perhaps wear a mic for better audio & slow down 10%.. you sound like you’re sprinting through
ernie bert thanks. My newer videos should have better sound. Lots more coming soon. 👍
What language is that?
How many reps do you recommend for each exercise?
Nick, Ive just added the number or reps/duration for each exercise in the description box below the video. thanks.
Dude.....we cant understand the worlds that are coming out of your mouth!!!!!!
Xavier coach sorry dude. 👍
Matt Scott all good brotha
perhaps learning English would help you?