Body Mechanics for Golfers
Injury Prevention

Stretching Tips

Stretching should be done slowly without bouncing. Stretch towhere you feel a slight, easy stretch. Hold this feeling for 5-30 seconds. Asyou hold this stretch, the feeling of tension should diminish. If it doesn't, justease off slightly into a more comfortable stretch. The easy stretch reduces tensionand readies the tissues for the developmental stretch.

After holding the easy stretch, move a fraction of an inch further intothe stretch, until you feel mild tension again. This is the developmental stretchwhich should be held for 5-30 seconds. This feeling of stretch tension should alsoslightly diminish or stay the same. If the tension increases or becomes painful, youare overstretching. Ease off a bit to a comfortable stretch. The developmentalstretch reduces tension and will safely increase flexibility.

Hold only stretch tensions that feel good to you. The key tostretching is to be relaxed while you concentrate on the area being stretched. Yourbreathing should be slow, deep and rhythmical. Don't worry about how far you canstretch. Stretch relaxed and limberness will become just one of the many by-products of regular stretching.

Exercises Before and After Golf
(approximately 6 minutes)

Source: Stretching, Bob Anderson