Troon Golf & Travel, January/February 2018

10 TROON GOLF TRAVEL eMAGAZINE Hip mobility is one of the most important physical factors in determining a golfers success not just to unlock speed and power but also to stay healthy and enjoy each round Great hip mobility can make the swing feel easy and free but limited hip movement and mobility can be one of the most restricting factors to a golfers success The ability to load properly into the back hip and effectively turn fully into the front hip can determine whether a golfer will move rhythmically and with a good sequence or demonstrate excessive compensation that can lead to inconsistency and possible injury Passive stretching stretching that includes an external force to achieve a range of motion can feel good but golfers really need movement activation and active stretching which requires the use of one muscle group to stretch and activate another This activation helps achieve better mobility Remember movement is more important than resistance GETTING HIP Active Stretching Helps Unlock Speed and Power By Trevor T A Anderson Based in Orlando Florida Trevor Anderson known as T A is the creator of GOLFleticism and has worked with Under Armour as director of golf performance since 2013 Hes also a member of the Under Armour Training Team a group of 15 top fitness professionals around the world who are focused every day on making all athletes better For more information about Trevor go to www GolfLeticism com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram at @ ta2claps Start in a side lying position with knees and hips at 90 degree angles photo 1 While keeping feet together move the knees as far apart as possible then return photo 2 Add a very light elastic band just below knees to increase resistance if necessary Perform three sets of 10 repetitions for each side Hold each position for two seconds Repeat activities three times per week to maximize progress Start in a side lying position with knees and hips at 90 degree angles photo 1 While keeping knees together move the feet as far apart as possible then return photo 3 Add a very light elastic band at ankles to increase resistance if necessary Perform three sets of 10 repetitions for each side Hold each position for two seconds Repeat activities three times per week to maximize progress Here are two great exercises that will activate the dynamic internal and external rotation of the hip and allow for the opportunity to increase and improve your active range of motion 1 2 3 CLAM SHELL REVERSE CLAM SHELL