| One of the important lessons of Martial Arts training | | | | forces at the hip- which can lead to imbalances and |
| is the ability to use hip rotation as a way to generate | | | | injury. |
| power and speed for maximum impact. | | | | Top players initiate their downswing with the |
| Martial artists know that the hips are where the | | | | powerful muscles of the abs and hips. Once the |
| body's 'center of gravity' is located. It lends balance | | | | desired momentum is generated by the lower body, |
| and stability to every move. The lower body is | | | | they use their arm muscles to effectively "fine tune" |
| designed for power- the upper body for finesse. | | | | the swing. |
| If you can translate this knowledge into a better golf | | | | Recreational players, on the other hand, use their arm |
| swing, you will be blessed with both power and | | | | muscles right at the outset. As a result, they are |
| accuracy. | | | | unable to recruit the latent muscle-power in their |
| Here are a few tips to get you started: | | | | lower body, while the arm muscles work extra hard |
| Hip rotation holds the key to a powerful swing. | | | | both to power and guide the club. No wonder it leads |
| Do you want to turn easily from the hip and get | | | | to a shaky, inconsistent swing! |
| more yards out of your swing? It's not hard when | | | | Many players employ faulty swing mechanics, which |
| you know the proven secrets of golf pros. | | | | actually dissipate the energy generated by the lower |
| The first thing you need to know about turning, is | | | | body, before it can be transmitted to the upper |
| that you won't get a flawless turn till you develop | | | | body. |
| stabilization and strength in the lower body. | | | | Recreational golfers show a higher tendency for |
| To get your upper body in sync, make sure you | | | | movements that rob swing momentum, such as hip |
| stand straight with your shoulders pulled back, to | | | | sliding and lateral bending. |
| facilitate that perfect swinging motion from the | | | | The reason can often be traced to reduced range of |
| shoulder- instead of the elbow. | | | | motion in the hip joints. Often, the process of aging |
| Practice turning your shoulders as far back as | | | | or a sedentary lifestyle can lead you to lose some |
| possible, with your trunk acting as the pivot. | | | | internal rotation at the hip joint. This condition can be |
| If you are right handed, you can see your left | | | | helped with stretches and strengthening exercises |
| shoulder aligned with your chin. | | | | that target the hip flexors, hip adductors (inner thigh |
| Strong shoulders and well-conditioned abs are a must | | | | and groin), hip adductors (outer thighs or hips) and |
| to maximize torque, while minimizing the distorting | | | | the glutes (buttocks). |