Author: Gabe Fransen

This five minute dynamic warm up will serve to prepare and “fire up” the major muscle groups used in the golf swing. Instead of easing yourself into the round by the 5th hole, the ability to unleash the full potential of your swing will be there on the first tee. Ideally, it should be performed […]

Difficulty level: Intermediate Muscle Group(s): Abdominals, Abductors, Adductors, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hips, Legs, Obliques, Quadriceps Modality: Mobilizers, Stability Benefits Creates better communication in the body using gravity, integration, multi-planar movement, proprioception and dynamic stability especially the sacro iliac joint from the ground up. Preparation Start off with small step and a shallow knee flex. Keep the movement of […]

Difficulty level: Intermediate Muscle Group(s): Abdominals, Abductors, Core, Hips, Latissimus Dorsi, Obliques, Shoulders Modality: Dynamic Flexibility, Mobilizers Benefits Improves lateral movement and communication of ankle complex-illio femoral joint and thoraco-scapula complex. Preparation Initiate a thorough dynamic warm-up prior to starting this exercise; this engages the nervous system. Movement Step one leg behind the other and laterally, while reaching […]

Difficulty level: Intermediate Muscle Group(s): Abdominals, Abductors, Core, Obliques, Shoulders Modality: Balance, Stability, Strength   Benefits Great progression exercise for core strength and spinal stability. Preparation Maintain good posture throughout the exercise with shoulder blades retracted and depressed, good stability through the abdominal complex, and neutral spine angles. Activate the core with a good drawing in and pelvic […]

Difficulty level: Beginner Muscle Group(s): Abdominals, Chest, Core, Obliques, Shoulders Modality: Pilates, Stability, Strength Benefits Great beginner exercise for core strength and spinal stability. Preparation Kneel on the floor on all fours. Align your hands directly beneath your shoulders. Align your knees directly beneath your hips. Movement Lift and extend one leg to the floor behind you. Place […]

Difficulty level:  Advanced Muscle Group(s): Abdominals, Core, Obliques Modality: Strength   Benefits This exercise will work the muscles of the core … including the obliques. Movement Lie flat on the floor with the arms to the side of the body for support. Lift the legs off the floor and maintain triple flexion (at the hips, knees and […]

Difficulty level: Advanced Muscle Group(s): Abdominals, Abductor, Abductors, Adductor, Adductors, Calves, Core, Glutes, Hamstrings, Hip Flexors, Hips, Legs, Obliques, Quadriceps, Shoulders Modality: Balance, Stability   Benefits This exercise is a must for any individual who needs function (neuromuscular efficiency). Movement Stand tall on one leg with the gaze straight ahead. Keep the gaze fixed on one point throughout […]