Golf Tips for More Rotation, Power & Mobility This Summer
Summer golf in New Jersey is finally here. Longer days, more time on the course, and every excuse possible to squeeze in another round. ⛳
Whether you’re looking to add distance to your drive, improve consistency, or simply feel better through 18 holes, mobility, strength and rotation all play a major role in your golf game.
Our physical therapists put together some of their favorite golf tips, drills, and exercises to help you move better, swing stronger, and enjoy your game all summer long:
1. A Simple Rotation Drill To Clean Up Your Golf Swing
Too much side-to-side movement during your swing can throw off timing, consistency, and contact.
This simple drill can help train cleaner rotation mechanics and improve body control through your swing:
Place a golf club across your sternum
Keep your arms relaxed and your head still
Rotate your hips and chest together like a pendulum
2. An Easy Warm For Your Next Golf Round
Skipping your warm-up because you’re running late to the course? Even a quick mobility routine before your round can help improve rotation, reduce stiffness and prepare your body to swing more efficiently.
Grab your club and try:
Thoracic Rotation with Club in Front
Thoracic Rotation with Club Behind Back
Good Mornings with Club Vertical Behind Back
3. Strength Exercises to Make Your Golf Swing More Powerful
Rotation = power. These movements help improve swing speed, rotational force, balance, and stability so you can generate more power without losing control.
Here are 3 of my favorite golf-focused strength exercises:
Rotational Pallof Press
Rotational Cossack Lunge
Rotational Landmine Clean & Press
4. 3 Moves to Relieve Pain During Your Backswing
If your shoulders or upper back feel tight during your backswing, your body usually starts compensating elsewhere, affecting both your swing and how you feel after a round.
A little extra mobility can go a long way toward helping your swing feel smoother, stronger, and more comfortable.
Try these 3 exercises before your next round or range session:
Spider-Man Bridges
Closed Chain Thoracic Rotation
Banded Thread the Needle
If You’re a Golfer, See a Golfer.
Golf places unique demands on the body. Mobility, balance, strength, rotation, and control all play a role in how you move and how you perform.
If pain, stiffness, or mobility restrictions are affecting your game, physical therapy can help uncover the real issue and build a plan around your goals.