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Golf Flexibility Exercise - Straight Leg Rotational Hamstring Stretch

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Rotational Hamstring Stretch Photo Courtesy of BioForceGolf.com; used with permission
Step 4: Rotate torso, shoulders, head, and arms to the other side.

Step 5: Slowly extend arms toward your shoes, keeping your legs straight.

Step 6: Reach downward to your own level of tolerance, pause slightly, and return to the starting position.

Step 7: Return to the other side and repeat the same sequence, then return to the center position.

Step 8: Perform 15 to 25 repetitions.

This exercise is just one of many flexibility exercises you should perform in your golf flexibility program. The great thing about improving your flexibility in relation to the golf swing is it takes little time and the benefits are immense.

Always go slow with any exercise you haven't performed in the past. Consult a physician before initiating any new exercise regimen.

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