July 16, 2018
Side Plank
Potentially the most important muscle group, the core is composed of all the muscle from hips to shoulders. It effects full body movements as well as maintaining posture throughout movements. The core effects the transfer of energy from the lower to upper body. A strong core improves all aspects of golf from maintaining posture to increasing club head speed as well as helps prevent injuries
Starting position:
Starting with a slight bend in the knees and hips. And torso elevated on the elbow.
Movement:
Squeeze the to lift the hips off the ground so that only the foot and elbow are on the ground. Spine / body should be straight from head to heels. Glutes tight to hold the hips up. Shoulder retracted, and the arm should be directly in line with both shoulders.
A plank is called a “plank” for a reason….. your body should be flat as a board. No round in upper back, no arch in lower back. Feel your abs pulling your pelvis and your ribcage together.