3 Key Mobility Drills to Improve Your Golf Swing


1. Open-Book Thoracic Rotations

Why it’s important: This drill increases thoracic spine rotation, helping you create a smoother backswing and follow-through.
How to do it:

  • Lie on your side with knees bent at 90 degrees.

  • Extend both arms straight in front of you, palms together.

  • Rotate your top arm open, trying to touch the floor behind you without moving your hips.

  • Hold for a few seconds and return to start.

  • Repeat 8–10 times per side.

2. 90/90 Hip Rotations

Why it’s important: Mobile hips allow for better lower-body stability and rotational power.
How to do it:

  • Sit on the floor with both knees bent at 90 degrees.

  • Rotate your hips from side to side, keeping your chest tall.

  • Hold each position briefly before switching.

  • Perform 10 reps per side.

3. Lat Stretch with Club

Why it’s important: Tight lats can restrict your shoulder turn and lead to compensations in your swing.
How to do it:

  • Grab a golf club with both hands and place it in front of you at shoulder height.

  • Hinge your hips back and extend your arms forward, feeling a stretch in your lats.

  • Hold for 20–30 seconds and repeat 2–3 times.


Final Thoughts

Adding these mobility drills to your routine can make a big difference in your golf performance. Try them before your next round, and you’ll notice an improvement in your ability to turn, load, and swing with ease.

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Adam Weeks

Adam Weeks is a dedicated golf fitness coach with over 14 years of experience in the fitness industry and specialized certifications from the Titleist Performance Institute. Passionate about merging biomechanics with high-performance training, Adam helps golfers build strength, flexibility, and balance tailored to their unique swing mechanics. His approach combines real-time data, goal-setting, and customized programs to improve both on-course performance and physical resilience, supporting golfers at every level to play their best game.

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