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Golf Flexibility Exercise - Straight Leg Rotational Hamstring Stretch

From Sean Cochran, for About.com

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Stretch to One Side

Rotational Hamstring Stretch - 4Photo Courtesy BioForceGolf.com; used with permission
The Straight Leg Rotational Hamstring Stretch accomplishes the following for golfers:
  • Golf muscles trained: Hamstrings, Glutes, Hips, Lower Back, Obliques, and Upper Back
  • Exercise benefits: Dynamically stretches the hamstrings, hips, lower back, and mid-section.

Step 1: Begin by placing feet shoulder-width apart, extend arms overhead, and clasp hands together. Turn so that you are facing to one side. (Photo on first page)

Step 2: Slowly extend arms toward the top of your shoes, keeping your legs straight. (Photo above)

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