Do not be decceived by the low-level physical activity a golf game renders. For the out-of-shape contender, this downplayed sport comes with a heightened risk of back injury and golfer's elbow. Nevertheless, there are a few ways remain injury free. Try these exercises on before you start your game;
Preventative Exercise for Golfer’s Elbow
-Using a lightweight dumbbell, execute 10 wrist curls with each arm. Gingerly lower the dumbbell to the ends of the fingers. Next curl the weight back down into your palm and follow-up by curling up the wrist to raise the weight about one to two inches higher.
-Use the same lightweight dumbbell to do a reverse wrist curls. With the palm side down, steady your hands directly in front of you. Allow the force to come from your wrist as you lift the weight up and down. Be sure to limit any movement in the forearm by holding the arm that is being exercised above your elbow with your other hand.
-Grab a tennis ball and squeeze for five intervals. This easy exercise can be performed while watching television. Not to mention, it focuses on the forearm muscles by helping build more strength.
To prevent any lower back muscle strains and pains, do include the following exercise as well.
-Using a rubber tube or large band (large), do rowing exercises. Wrap the around an object at your shoulder’s height (in example a door’s hinge). While standing, extend your arms out in front of you. Grab a firm hold onto the tubing. In a slow deliberate movement, pull the band toward your chest. The rubber tube will help your resistance Then gingerly release. Repeat the same movement 9 times – doing 10 repetitions in three set a minimum of three times a week.
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