Smooth Golf Swing

When it comes to golf, a smooth golf swing is the key to achieving the longest and straightest drive possible. This smoothness of the golf swing is known as the fluid movement of the club in correlation with the body as during the actual golf swing, the club should become a temporary extension of the body and therefore fluid actions between them should be choreographed.

When watching the pros at the course, they always seem to have this beautiful almost magical fluid movement of the body and club which is what leads them to being a professional golfer. The biggest issue for many beginners in attempting to achieve this fluid movement is not so much the mentality, but it is the lower back muscles and the hamstrings which prevent this fluid movement. 

The hamstrings are the grouping of muscles located at the back of the upper part of the leg and the run from the lower back to the knees. These muscles are important in virtually any sport as they support the hips while at the same time are the muscles responsible for the movement of the golfer’s knees. Furthermore, you have to keep in mind that the hips are a ball-socket type joint which is what allows them to rotate during almost any activity from dancing to walking. The hamstrings which stabilize the hips are also responsible for this rotation and if your hammies are not up to par, then neither will be your golf swing.

Achieving a smooth golf swing means stretching exercise need to be performed on the hammies. The hamstrings are so very important. You have heard how what can affect the legs can also affect the lower back, well that is because of the hamstrings and their interaction with the lower back muscles and should you find yourself with an aching back after a round of golf, then chances are that your hamstrings caused it. 

Exercises which focus on the hamstrings are very important and even having stretches which you can do in between each hole will help keep those muscle groups in great shape through 72 holes of golf. Furthermore, this will lead to a smooth golf swing as well as a better overall score, so it is in reality a win-win situation for any golfer to make sure that the hamstrings are part of their regular exercise regimen.