Warm-up and MobilitySpecial for Seniors No club (physical exercises) Seniors ⏱ 7 min 🇬🇧 Video in English, summarized

Senior Golf Rotation: Natalie Lowe

Name: Senior Golf Rotation: Natalie Lowe
Uploaded: 2024-10-14T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 7 min 17 s
Description: Does your backswing end too early, and are your arms doing all the work? Natalie Lowe of Pro-Fit Golf Conditioning offers senior golfers two simple exercises to restore rotation and width to their swing—and regain some distance.

Does your backswing end too early, and are your arms doing all the work? Natalie Lowe of Pro-Fit Golf Conditioning offers senior golfers two simple exercises to restore rotation and width to their swing—and regain some distance.

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Pro-Fit Golf Natalie Lowe · his YouTube channelFree lesson selected by Fred P.

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What the lesson shows

For Natalie Lowe, a lack of rotation is one of the biggest problems for senior golfers. As we age, we lose some of our mobility and the force: you rotate less, the backswing ends early, your arms take over, and your swing gets narrow, resulting in less clubhead speed and less distance. First exercise, standing in your golf posture, just like with a wedge or a 9-iron: place an elastic band over both thumbs and behind your shoulder blades, with your arms straight and under tension. Rotate your torso to bring your right hand toward your left foot, then your left hand toward your right foot, letting your hips follow naturally without sliding. The key is: maintain the angle of the back and the width of your arms. You can still do the exercise without an elastic band.

Second exercise, on all fours On a mat or cushion, with a neutral back: place one hand on the floor and the fingertips of the other hand on your temple; bring your elbow toward the supporting elbow, then Open by turning the torso toward the ceiling, following the turn of the gaze, holding the position for one second. This movement rotates the ribs and spine while providing the stability needed to turn. Avoid pushing your hips back or moving just your arm. She advises 10 to 20 repetitions, one to two sets, two to four times a week, for more upper-body rotation and less arm movement.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Loop an elastic band around both of your thumbs and behind your shoulder blades.
Get into your 9-iron stance, arms straight, with the elastic band taut.
Turn so that your right hand moves toward your left foot, then do the opposite.
Maintain the angle of your back and let your hips follow without sliding.
On all fours, fingertips on your temple, bring your elbow toward your supporting arm.
Open up by turning your upper body toward the ceiling, hold for a second, then return to the starting position.
Do 10 to 20 repetitions, in one or two sets.

Key Takeaways

As we age, we lose mobility and strength: less rotation and less distance.

A swing that relies too much on the arms becomes narrow and loses speed.

Exercise 1: Resistance band around the thumbs, rotation in a standing position with arms extended.

Exercise 2: Torso rotation on all fours, elbow toward the ceiling.

10 to 20 repetitions, two to four times a week.

Mistakes to Avoid

Changing the angle of your back to turn further.
Letting the band pull your arms in and losing width.
On all fours, pushing your hips back to gain range of motion.
Moving only your arm without turning your torso.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Elastic band rotations in a standing position, 10 to 20 repetitions
Rotations on all fours, hold for one second
Two to four sessions per week

Your Questions

Why do older adults drive less?

According to Natalie Lowe, as we age, we lose mobility and strength. We spin less, rely more on our arms, and lose speed and distance.

Is an elastic band absolutely necessary?

She recommends it, but the first exercise can be done without it. The important thing is to keep your arms straight and maintain good posture.

What does the all-fours exercise work on?

Rotation of the ribs and spine, with the stability needed to turn. A mat or cushion protects the knees.

How often should you exercise?

10 to 20 repetitions of each exercise, one to two sets, two to four times a week.

Learn More

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