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Notes  - Stretches to prevent injuries

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Step 1Groin Stretch

 

Using a golf club or bench for balance, place your feet 2-3 feet apart. While keeping your back vertical, slide your hips sideways to the right letting your right knee bend while your left leg stays straight. You should feel a stretch in the groin of your left thigh.
Step 2Quadricep Stretch

 

Using a golf club for balance, bend your right knee and hold your right foot with your right hand. Keep your thighs together, and your right knee pointing towards the ground. Pull your abdominal muscles in and maintain a straight back during the stretch. You should feel a stretch in the front of your right thigh.
Step 3Hip Flexor Stretch

 

Step your right foot forward 2-3 feet. Both feet should be pointing straight ahead. Pull in your abdominal muscles and keep your back staright. Bending your right knee, lean forward onto your right leg. You should feel a stretch at the front of your left hip. Tightening your left buttock will increase the strength.
Step 4Hamstring Stretch

 

     Steady yourself with a golf club and step your right foot forward 2-3 feet. Keeping your right knee straight, slowly bend forward at the waist until you feel a stretch in the back of your right thigh. Pulling right foot up will increase strength.
Step 6Side Trunk Stretch

 

Place your right arm behind your head and grasp the right elbow with your left hand as shown. Gently pull your right elbow to the left while bending your trunk to the left. A stretch should be felt in your right upper arm and the right side of your trunk.
Step 7Trunk Rotation Stretch

 

Hold a club behind your back as shown. Keep both feet planted on the ground shoulder width apart. Keep your back straight and bend slightly at your hips and knees. Without twisting your hips, gently turn your trunk to one side until you feel a stretch in the middle of your back.
Step 11Forearm Stretch-Palm Up

 

With your arm straight out in front of you and the palm facing upwards, gently pull your fingers back with your other hand. Do not let your shoulders rise up as you do this. A stretch should be felt on the inside of your forearm.
Step 9Back-Shoulder Stretch

 

Place your right hand on your left shoulder. Gently pull your right elbow across your body towards your left shoulder. You should feel a stretch across the back of your right shoulder.

 



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