Golf Stance

Golf StanceAnd Its Physical

Requirements





Golf stance is one of the most ignored terms and issues in the golf swing and yet the golf

stance dictates the success of every golf swing you make.



When golfers think of golf stance, they dont realize how hard it is to maintain over 18

holes (four and a half hours). Just take a look at the position your body is in during your

set up. There are many physical issues taking place, even though it is a static position at

the start.



Lets go over the physical requirements of the golf stance right now.



Bend At Hips To Address Golf Ball



To achieve this initial movement takes strength and flexibility in not only the lower back,

but the hamstrings and core muscle groups. If these muscle groups are limited, you will

have a very difficult time achieving this simple move.



Flex In The Knees



A combination of bending at the hips and knees allows you to get to the ball. The shorter

the club, the more the bend at both the hips and knees. If your quadriceps are weak, you

will have a very difficult time maintaining the proper knee flex therefore causing you to

create in improper golf stanceresulting in mishits and lack of distance.



Ankle Flexion



Take a look at the ankle joint of any golfer. It is definitely bent (flexed) to accommodate

the bending of the knees and hips. If your calf muscles are weak/or tight, you will find it

very uncomfortable to stay down at the ball. I see so many golfers with tight calf muscles

and they never even knew it.



Spine Extension (Erectness)



This is a BIGGY! How many times have you seen the golfer (maybe even you) in his/her

golf stance with the dread camels back? This is very common among older golfers and is

a KILLER in the golf swing. I could (and probably will) write a complete article on this

physical limitation. But the bottom line is a rounded (weak) upper spine will

dramatically hinder your ability to make a full backswing. Result: very short drives and

a lot of embarrassment.



I just briefly covered just a couple of physical requirements of the golf stance, but I hope

you know see the importance of addressing your physical limitations to achieve the end

result.



Longer drives, lower scores and beating the pants off your golfing buddies! Pay more

attention to your golf stance!

About the author

About The author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf fitness experts in the country,

author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide, and founder of several cutting-edge online

golf fitness sites. Take a look at his just released golf fitness dvds and manual at his golf

swing tips site - Perform Better Golf.