Description; This exercise is designed to work the Transverse Abdominis, Oblique, Deltoids and Erector Spinae muscles.

Method; Anchor the band at floor height to a suitable stable structure, such as a door frame. Stand with feet approximately 12 inches apart for balance. Position yourself so that the anchoring position is directly down and in front of you. Grasp one handle or both for added resistance in your hands, one hand wrapped over the other, and hands pointing down towards anchoring position. Put more or less tension in the band by shuffling feet either forward or back. From this start position, stabilize your Abdominal region and with straight arms slowly take your hands up and over your left shoulder in an arc type movement, shifting your weight onto your left leg. Pause and slowly return to the start position and follow through taking your arms up and towards the right, shifting your weight to the right leg and repeat. Switch the band to the other side and repeat. The exercise movement should closely resemble a golf swing.

Tips; Keep arms straight, hips facing forward toward the anchor position.

Variation; You can break the exercise down into two components by firstly anchoring the band down to your left side and bringing the band up over your right shoulder (backswing), then anchoring the band down to the right side and from a position with hands in front of you and take your hands over to your left side (follow through). Switch positions to enable the muscles to become balanced, whether you’re a right or left-handed golfer.

Breathing; Breathe out on the exertion part of the exercise, and breathe in on the return part of the exercise. Never hold your breath.

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