From a physical perspective, it’s pretty important to keep your shoulders healthy and with an active range of motion.

If your shoulders are too tight, then your golf swing gets shortened because your shoulders can’t move through a normal backswing motion.

You might notice that your swing feels off or your shots are heading too far left or right or atleast more than normal.   

You might be experiencing a pain in your shoulders during your rounds or going into the evening following a round of golf.

The point is that it’s almost impossible to keep your swing on plane when your shoulders are tight.

According to golf biomechanics and physical therapists, you’re likely to see the biggest impact to your lead shoulder, or the left shoulder in a right-handed golfer.

What are the most likely causes?

The two most common are poor technique and overuse. You can also get shoulder pain from hitting a lot of deep divots, poor execution of shots, and hitting from harder surfaces (around rocks, roots, etc.).

Here is an ageless shoulder exercise for any golfer, regardless of age or handicap.

If your shoulders are tight, you might find this difficult.

As one older golfer once said, “this is clearly simple, but embarrassingly difficult.”

To perform this exercise, place your hips against a wall in your home. Slightly squeeze in your abs to create a neutral back position.

Now…start with your arms against the wall. Your elbows are at or slightly lower than your shoulder level. Raise your arms up while keeping them against the wall.

Repeat this exercise for two sets of 10 to 12 reps.

There isn't a golfer reading this right now who shouldn't benefit from this simple exercise. Give it a try today.

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