Golf warm up

Golf / Popular

Prepare the body and swing in a short pre-round routine.

What coaches agree on

  • Keep your hips quiet while your shoulders and upper back turn — training that separation between your upper and lower body is what loads up your golf swing.
  • Start every warm-up movement and practice swing small and slow, then build up to full length and full speed by the time you reach the first tee.
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  • Keep moving through dynamic drills instead of holding static stretches — continuous movement is what raises your muscle temperature and blood flow before you play.

Common mistakes

  • Skipping the warm-up and going straight from the car to the first tee is extremely common, and it costs strokes early in the round while raising your injury risk.
Dynamic Golf Warm Up - Pre Play
Beginner

Dynamic Golf Warm Up - Pre Play

Coach's take: Ties the stretches to specific swing faults they prevent — that's the mark of someone who actually understands the swing, not just fitness in general.

3.7
Junior Golf Warm Up
Beginner

Junior Golf Warm Up

Coach's take: Clearly sequenced, and every exercise is tied back to what the golf swing actually needs.

3.6
Golf Warm up - advanced
Advanced

Golf Warm up - advanced

Coach's take: Good golf-specific mobility and balance work, though you'll want the video for the demonstrations.

3.5