The role of the shoulders in the golf swing is an important one. Obviously, it's a junction between two parts of the body—the arms and the torso—that need to move in coordination if you want to hit ...

Range of motion in the shoulder is essential for daily life and activity. The ability to reach up or down, the ability to get into positions whether for golf, sport or life is so important. And ...

Shoulder injuries are the second-most common injuries Golf Digest Certified Fitness Trainer Lauren McMillin sees. (The most common are to the lower back.) A shoulder injury could end your season, but ...

Maintaining a good range of motion can also help prevent shoulder pain, Dr. Salamh said. Being able to raise your arms ...

Fun fact: The shoulder joint is the most flexible joint in the body because of its ball-and-socket structure, which allows for a wide range of movements. Shoulder mobility exercises and stretches can ...

Summer means longer days and hopefully more time to play golf. Depending on where you live, there may even be enough time after a workday to get a whole round in. While longer days of June-September ...

The temperatures are rising, the courses are open and the Masters tournament is less than a month away. It’s time to play golf. Jumping back into the swing of things too quickly can lead to injury, ...

I'll admit that I've often been guilty of overlooking the incredibly important role that fitness plays in becoming a better golfer, but five fitness exercises have drastically transformed my ...

Golf is a popular sport in the US, with over 32 million participants annually (National Golf Foundation, 2020). The most critical determinant of golf performance is the resulting combination of ball ...

As golf season approaches, preparation should start before your first tee time. Building strength off the course can improve performance and help reduce injury risk. “Play the long game by building ...

Fitness is a surefire way to improve your game on the golf course. While practicing your swings, approaches, and putts is vital to becoming a good golfer, your physical health can complement your golf ...

Our shoulders are the unsung heroes of our upper bodies. They definitely don’t get as much press as our chest or arms, but they contribute just as much to the creation of a balanced, well-built ...