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Best hip opener yoga poses for golfers

The best hip opener yoga poses for golfers

Having proper hip mobility is an essential piece of any golfer’s game. A golfer who has tight hips can develop compensatory movements. It can also cause pain and injuries. Establishing and maintaining hip mobility allows for golfers to have a smoother turn in their backswing and downswing. It also helps increase power by allowing for the optimal rotation needed during the golf swing. Hip-opener yoga poses are essential for a better game.

The following yoga poses can help you to increase hip mobility.

  1. Half child’s pose with internal hip rotation

Trains internal hip rotation; stabilizes and lengthens lower back muscles; stretches upper back and shoulders; encourages ankle mobility.

  1. Butterfly pose

A classic hip opener is the butterfly pose is suitable for all levels, so it’s a helpful addition to most yoga routines. Because the posture improves flexibility and reduces tension, it’s ideal for people who have tight hips.

  1. Begin in a seated position.
  2. Gently bend your knees and press the soles of your feet together.
  3. Interlace your fingers around the pinkie-toe side of your feet or place your hands on your ankles or shins.
  4. Lengthen your spine and broaden across your chest.
  5. Stay in this position for up to 5 minutes.
  1. Reclining Butterfly Pose

It is a restorative pose that is an excellent hip and chest opener. Due to its reclining posture and relaxing effect, it is often performed toward the end of a yoga session.

  1. Lie down on your yoga mat with your legs bent at the knee and feet grounded.
  2. Keep the feet together and by externally rotating your hips, tilt both knees sideways.
  3. Bring the soles of your feet together, just like you would in the seated version of this pose.
  4. Pigeon pose

Make sure to do gentle hip openers and stretches before attempting the pigeon pose.

  1. Start on your hands and knees with your knee aligned with your hips and your wrists aligned with your shoulders.
  2. Bend your right knee and bring it to a comfortable position between your hands. Try to make sure your right foot is touching your left hip. Keep your hips touching the ground.
  3. Take your left leg and stretch fully behind you while tucking your toes under your feet.
  4. Hold this pose for a few breaths. Change to the opposite leg.

By Nicole Pinter