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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. |
