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Achieving a bigger golf backswing will give you many things in your golf game.
1) Longer tee shots.
2) Shorter approach shots.
3) More greens in regulation.
4) Reaching more par 5’s in two.
5) Being the envy of your foursome.

If the above reasons isn’t enough to motivate you…then nothing is!

Now…how do you achieve it?

Do you think it’s hitting more balls? How about new clubs? More lessons?

Achieving a bigger golf backswing is a physical issue.

Stretching AND strengthening the muscles involved with your backswing will give you the results you want.

The key is rotational golf stretches and golf strength exercises!

Here is an example of a simple and easy golf stretching exercise that will improve your golf backswing.

Lying Leg Crossover:

• Lie on back with legs extended.
• Raise one leg and bend at knee to 90 degrees in knee and hip.
• Cross that leg over extended leg, while opposite shoulder stays on ground.
• Go until slight pull in butt and lower back.
• Hold and repeat once more.
• Switch legs and do opposite side.

Benefit to Golf Swing:

• Allows for a bigger back swing, while hips remain stable.
• Creates more torque between lower body and upper body, which in turn provides more club head speed and increased distance.
• Helps reduce strain in lower back during repeated swings and practice.
• Allows golfer a more effortless swing, and reduces muscular tension, which in turn improves accuracy.

There you go! Just one simple golf stretching exercise of many you can do that will give improve your golf backswing and result in up to 30 more yards on your drives!