Good conditioning of these muscles helps guard against back injury, not only in golf but in everyday activities. In bodybuilding this reverse trunk twist is valuable for development of the muscles on the front sides of the abdominal wall. Most people, particularly of middle age and later, do not have well developed obliques. Again, you are cautioned to begin these exercises, slowly, gently and carefully to avoid sudden strains and possible injury. Do not perform any exercise long enough to overtire or cause a burning sensation in any muscles.
Daily repetition does the job if continued faithfully.
The next column will deal with a standing exercise that is the reverse of the twist just described. Simply called twisting, it keeps the hips stabilized and puts the shoulders into motion. It's a useful warm-up if done properly, but many people do not perform it correctly for maximum benefit. How to profit from your practice swing The great golfer and teacher, Tommy Armour, said and wrote a lot of things about the game. He knew, as do all experts, that we must use both our mind and body to make a good golf shot - but not at the same time.