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Golf Balance Exercise

From Sean Cochran, About.com Guest

"Single Leg Cone Reach" Can Help Your Balance

Single Leg Cone Reach

The "hold" position for the Single Leg Cone Reach, a golf balance exercise.

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(Editor's Note: This golf balance exercise is part of a golf fitness program designed to help golfers get back into the game. Read the golf balance intro for more details on the role of good balance in the golf swing, or visit the Golf Fitness Program index to start your program.)

A balance exercise I find very beneficial to the golfer is the Single Leg Cone Reach. Here's how to do it:

(Be sure you are in good health and cleared by your physician before beginning any type of exercise program.)

Single Leg Cone Reach
1. Start by placing a towel, cone, or other object two to three feet in front of your feet. Place your feet together, hands on hips, and your torso upright.

2. Lift your right foot off the floor and balance on your left leg. Attempt to keep the right foot off the floor throughout the exercise.

3. Begin reaching your right hand forward toward the object in front of you, allowing your left knee to bend. Continue reaching until your hand is a couple inches above the object on the floor. Pause for one second at this point.

4. Return to an upright position, maintaining your balance on the left leg.

5. Perform 10-15 repetitions of this golf balance exercise, then switch to your opposite leg and repeat the process.

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