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GOLF FITNESS

When doing chest stretches, focusing on the pectoralis
muscle group is important for golfers in maintaining form
throughout their swing, as well as the rotational aspect of
the game. If you are stretching yourself, the “bent arm wall
stretch” is great. Position yourself up against the 90-degree
angle of the door or a wall, place your forearm parallel to it
and lean forward to open up the chest. A trained Flexologist
will be able to target this area with a few of our stretches
shown below.

If you golf, lower back tightness is one thing that will inev-
itably occur after you finish a round of 18. Here are a few
stretches from a trained Flexologist that can get you back
on track.

The latissimus dorsi muscle is a very functional muscle, as
it attaches at the lower back and also up into the shoulder.
This muscle is often overused during golf because it aids
in thoracic rotation. It is important in both the back-swing
and follow-through phases of the golf swing. Increasing
flexibility in this muscle will allow greater rotation during
swinging, which can increase power and torque. “Child’s
pose” is great to open up the lats along the side of your torso.
Here are a few ways that a trained Flexologist can help you.

About StretchLab:

Founded in 2015, StretchLab is a leading assisted stretching
brand created to help people through customized flexibility
services. It offers one-on-one and group-assisted stretch-
ing sessions to customers across a broad range of age and
fitness levels. StretchLab’s advanced “Flexologist” instruc-
tors receive extensive training, including both classroom
and on-the-job training programs. Ranked on Entrepreneur
Magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises as well as Inc.
Magazine’s Inc. 5000 in 2020, StretchLab is headquar-
tered in Irvine, CA, and backed by Xponential Fitness, the
largest franchisor of boutique fitness brands in the United
States. For more information about StretchLab, and to
learn more about its various franchise opportunities, visit
www.stretchlab.com.

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