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● Maintain rotational flexibility. The tension created top of your back swing.
in this exercise opens up the chest and can help add 1. Stand in the middle of a door frame.
much needed rotation to your swing. 2. Take your golf posture.
1. Face a doorway. 3. Reach for the top of the door jamb.
2. With your shoulders back, extend your right arm
out (left arm if you’re left-handed) and place your Share the gift of massage. LaRae Verros, spa director at
hand flat against the door frame. It should be at Scottsdale’s Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort &
shoulder height. Spa, takes the intimidation out of at-home massage with
3. Hold your hand in place and turn your upper body “no-pressure” guidelines for novices:
to the left (to the right if you’re left-handed). Your ● Communication is key. The partner receiving the
trail arm will stay behind you. massage should be comfortable asking for what
they want and need and give positive reinforcement,
● Keep your head down. This exercise will train you while the partner giving the massage should ask for
to keep your body in position throughout your swing feedback and listen with an open mind. Bonus: The
and keep your head down from back swing to follow- benefits of communicating better will last long after
through. the massage ends.
1. Fold a hand towel three to five times. ● In particular, communicate about pressure. Not
2. Stand facing a wall and get into golf posture. You everyone enjoys the same amount of intensity in
should be at least one foot from the wall. their massage, so be sure to give and accept feedback
3. Lean forward and place your forehead against the as you work together to find the perfect level of
wall, cushioned by the towel. pressure.
4. Cross your arms over your chest, with the fingertips ● A massage table is great but not necessary, and
of each hand touching the opposite shoulder. the same goes for creating a quiet massage space.
5. Proceed to make turns back and forth, starting Instead, keep it flexible and fun—think snack, foot
with your left shoulder down and your right rub and a favorite TV show while you relax on your
shoulder up. couch in your comfiest clothes.
6. Continue for 30 seconds to one minute while ● When it comes to massage technique, slower is better.
keeping the towel in place. Also, don’t overuse your thumbs. It’s not sustainable
and your strength will burn out quickly.
● Add width to your swing. A simple exercise like this
will assist in arm extension and position you for the Invite the light in. Research supports the health benefits

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