In this episode of Golf Fitness Academy, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips review one of the fundamentals of golf, posture. Many golfers have muscle imbalances which physically prevent them from getting into the proper set-up posture. Greg and Dave demonstrate two of most common postural distortions; the Upper Cross Syndrome or the C-Posture and the Lower Cross Syndrome or the S-Posture. One of the best ways to address either of these common posture problems is to attack it in the gym. Greg and Dave share specific exercises that will help improve your golf posture.
Episode Details
One of the fundamentals of golf is posture.
Many golfers have muscle imbalances which prevent them from physically getting into the posture and positions that their PGA or LPGA instructor is recommending.
The two most common postural distortions are:
Upper Cross Syndrome or C-Posture
Lower Cross Syndrome or S-Posture
The Upper Cross Syndrome is often developed by people who are used to sitting over a computer or desk. It is a forward shoulder posture where the pecs become over contracted and the muscles in your shoulder blades get weak. The C-Posture has an excessive rounded curvature in the back which limits ability to rotate in the back swing.
The Lower Cross Syndrome is often the result of extensive sitting whereby the hip flexers are shortened. Since the brain thinks the hip flexers are contracted, the abdominals get relaxed. Often it causes a Reverse Spine angle swing fault and leads to back injury. The S-Posture has excessive curvature which looks like a sway back or S shape.
Greg and Dave, along with PGA Tour player Dudley Hart, demonstrate a variety of exercises that will help you develop the muscles needed to help your golf posture.
