Child’s Pose
To have a healthy spine, you need extension (think Cobra) but also flexion, which you will get in Child’s Pose. When you have a mobile thoracic spine, you can make a full turn so you can get into a great position at the top of your backswing. When your thoracic spine moves well, it helps to protect you from using your lower back to produce rotation. Your lower back should be a stable segment in your swing. Child’s pose also provides lengthening to your lats. Your lats are the largest muscles on your torso. To be able to get into a good position at the top of your backswing you need extensibility through this muscle. Your lats also are a major power producer that last 18” into impact. This is an easy stretch. Take your time and relax. Sink down into the floor.
Child’s Pose 2-4 sets of 60 second hold
*Kneel with your butt on your heels.
*Reach your arms forward keeping your butt on your heels until your arms are straight and your ears are between your elbows.
*Breathe into your belly. Relax deeper into the position.
*Hold for the specified time.
