The routines of the best - tips for the driving range & the course

Tip 1: Warm up

Why do most golfers think hitting balls is a good warm-up? Honestly, I have no idea. I know a lot of golfers who take painkillers before every round. Hopefully you won't be one of them one day!

In almost every other sport, there is an awareness that the body needs to be prepared for the upcoming movements. A targeted warm-up programme will improve your flexibility. This protects tendons and ligaments and is also very beneficial for the muscles. As a golfer, you will not only prevent injuries but also hit your balls further and more consistently. The repeatability of the swing in particular is a major challenge for every amateur golfer. Hitting a few balls is simply not enough.

The exercises presented here are at least a first step in preparing your body for the golf swing. I recommend the following exercises. They only take a few minutes. I promise!

Shoulder rotation with club
Take your driver (or another long club), place it behind your shoulders and grip it with both hands. Then get into the address position and start to slowly rotate your shoulders from side to side. In each end position, the end of your racket should point towards the ground. This exercise is the perfect preparation for the movements of the golf swing.

You can find even more exercises for stretching your muscles and spine... - can be found in my video!