Backswing
Benefits
The SFPro Backswing exercise promotes flexibility in the hips, torso and shoulders while also strengthening related muscles including the quadriceps and abductors. Performing this drill will help increase your range of motion and help you reach that key position at the top of the swing more efficiently and with less restriction while promoting stability in the lower body. This ability translates to a more explosive, yet effortless and controlled downswing.
Though the SFPro is fully functional for both right and left handed players, the following information will at times refer to the LEFT or RIGHT side, whether this be the SFPro, specific body parts or even general direction or orientation. The information was prepared with RIGHT HANDED players in mind. LEFT HANDED players are cautioned to interpret this information in reverse fashion (i.e. Right is LEFT and Left is RIGHT).
Executing the SFPro Backswing exercise
Standing in the middle of the platform in normal stance and proper golf posture, hold the golf handle for the rope to be behind the left hand. Starting at the end of the Takeaway position (see Takeaway Exercise), take the club handle to the top of the backswing with the left arm extended by turning the shoulders on plane with the shoulder bar and by keeping a consistent spine angle. Focus on keeping the right leg and right foot stable through the upper body rotation to avoid swaying the legs and hips.
GruuvGolf Exercise Tips – Backswing
- Begin with same posture and stance as you practiced in the Turn and Turn exercise
- Always stay in posture during the hip rotation and shoulder turn
- Keep left arm extended and wrists hinged
- Focus on turning and not swaying the hips or lower body
- Try to extend rotation until your back is facing the target
- Keep head down throughout the entire exercise as though looking at the ball during a golf swing
SFPro BACKSWING Exercise Photos and Video
