GetGolfFit 2020 Ep.6: Tricep Kick Backs and Lateral Skaters

In this edition of Get Golf Fit presented by Michelob Ultra, Karin Hart demonstrates Tricep Kick Backs and Lateral Skaters. These exercises will help you build strength, gain power and improve flexibility to see improved performance on the golf course.

TRICEP KICK BACKS

Targets: Shoulders and triceps

Tricep Kicks Backs are an exercise that strengthen and tone the arms. They may improve power and strength and help improve your body’s support during a golf swing. Many other muscles are engaged and used for stabilization during this exercise as well, like your lower body and back.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Bend forward slightly and split your legs to be in a pre-lunge position
• Engage your core and keep your head, neck, and spine in-line and supported.
• With one arm extended and holding a dumbbell, complete a row to your rib cage.
• Then “kick back” the dumbbell to extend your arm horizontally and thus, engaging your tricep.
• Come back to starting position and repeat for another rep.
• Do 10-15 reps on each side.

LATERAL SKATERS

Targets: Lower body + cardio

Lateral skaters are a very popular cardio exercise that strengthen the lower body and improve one’s cardiovascular shape. They may improve mobility and balance and help improve your body’s support during a golf swing. Many other muscles are engaged and used for stabilization during this exercise as well, like your core.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Start in a squat position.
• Jump sideways from left to right, landing on one leg each time.
• One leg will swing behind the front leg while you remain balanced.
• Going from left to right and then back completes one rep.
• Do 15-20 reps on each side.

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