By now, you’ve heard that flexibility is the secret to better posture, fewer injuries, and a smoother swing. It’s no surprise flexibility is one of the hottest trends in fitness—and a cornerstone of every pro golfer’s training. But most flexibility advice feels stuck between two extremes: hot yoga and pretzel-like poses on one end, or a few half-hearted toe touches on the other.
Luckily, there’s a better way—and it doesn’t take swapping your nine-iron for a yoga mat. With the right routine, you can build real flexibility around a hobby you already love: golf.
Why Does Flexibility Matter?
First, a quick refresher on why flexibility matters.
Think of your body as a machine—one that needs grease to keep the gears running smoothly. Some parts of the body are designed to be flexible and others are designed to be more stable. When we lose flexibility—or “grease”—in essential gears of the body, areas that are designed for stability have to pick up the slack. That can eventually lead to pain and or injury.
And in golf? Flexibility impacts power. Your backswing is like a rubber band: the more stretch you’ve got, the more force you can unleash. Lose that stretch, and your power will slowly lose its “pop”.
Stretching Is Only Half the Battle
Plenty of golfers stretch before a round and don’t see much improvement in their flexibility. A stretching routine is a good start, but it’s only half the battle.
Chronic inflexibility is often less about tight muscles and more about imbalances and weaknesses in your body. When certain muscles are too weak to do their job, others overcompensate—creating stiffness and limiting range of motion. To break the cycle, you need to do more than toe touches, arm circles, and downward dogs.
A proper flexibility routine engages your entire body—muscles, joints, and bones—through dynamic, multi-directional movements. It’s as much about strength and balance as it is about how far you can stretch. Most of this can be achieved with bodyweight exercises, but it’s tricky to know where to start. This is where GolfForever’s App and Swing Trainer come in.
Build Flexibility the Right Way
GolfForever starts with a personalized flexibility assessment, so you’re working on improving your specific weaknesses from the start. From there, it builds a customized program just for you—combining stretches, strength training, and balance exercises that actually make a difference.
One of the app’s most popular features is “Today’s Workout.” It’s a daily nudge to tackle the exercises tailored to you—complete with insights on how they’ll improve your golf game. Stick with it, and you’ll be on track for a healthier body and a lower scorecard. No hot pilates or yoga required.
For a preview of the app’s flexibility workouts, take a look at this.
A Better Golf Game (and Body) Awaits
Flexibility is something we all strive for, but between the intimidating poses and bad advice, it’s easy to feel stuck. Just remember, stretching isn’t the whole puzzle—it’s just one piece.
With GolfForever, you’ll get the guidance, tools, and program you need to make it happen. Give it a try, and experience the difference the right approach can make. Your body—and your scorecard—will thank you.