I'm going to give you the sample “"aboratory white mice" tests before the initial performance tests you'll be consulting a specialist for. From these tests,you'll be able to tell how much serious conditioning you need.
Please remember, if you are unable to perform any portion of these simpletests or recommended corrective exercises easily and comfortably, you'renot alone. I seized up during most of them! Go about it slowly, and if you can't perform one or the other, stop and turn on Judge Judy.Test 1: Club behind the spine
The club-behind-the-spine test is a very helpful evaluation tool because it can identify several areas of physical weakness and/or imbalance. First, you know that having adequate rotation flexibility in the spine is one of the most essen tial requirements to performing a good golf swing. The area of the spine from which most rotation should come is the middle section known as the thoracic spine. To have maximal flexibility to turn during the swing, you must also have the physical potential to achieve a straighter thoracic spine at address,which is the way you set up to the ball (see The following Figure). In contrast, a bent thoracic spine at address blocks your ability to turn.
Therefore, one important purpose of this test is to determine your ability to achieve and maintain the ideal, straighter thoracic spine angle at address through adequate chest and middle-spine flexibility.
In addition, this test measures (to a degree) the muscle strength of your lower abdominals, hips, thighs, middle and upper back, and shoulder blades — all essential to achieving and maintaining proper posture at address. Further-more, this test can identify tightness in your hamstring muscles (the muscles in the backs of your legs).
Perform the club-behind-the-spine test as the next article:
Perform the club-behind-the-spine test
Today's golf clubs:
TaylorMade Burner Superfast Driver
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