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The 10 Best Golf Exercises for Seniors to Improve Strength and Flexibility

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The 10 Best Golf Exercises for Seniors to Improve Strength and Flexibility is a curated workout routine with 10 ordered actions and 10 timestamped video clips. Start with Seated Thoracic Rotation with Lateral Side Bend and Pallof Press (Anti-Rotation Band Hold). Review the available targets, sets, coaching cues and rest for each action. Selected clips total 7 min 46 sec; rest is listed per action.

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Seated Thoracic Rotation with Lateral Side Bend

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 1 min 9 sec

Use a chair or bench for seated thoracic rotation and a controlled lateral side bend.

Key points

  • Sit tall with the chair supporting you.
  • Rotate through the upper back.
  • Side-bend within a comfortable range.

Common mistakes

Forcing the side bend or collapsing the seated posture.

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Pallof Press (Anti-Rotation Band Hold)

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Press the resistance band away from the chest and hold position while resisting trunk rotation.

Key points

  • Keep the trunk facing forward.
  • Press the band away under control.
  • Maintain the anti-rotation hold.

Common mistakes

Allowing the band to rotate the torso or pelvis.

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Dumbbell Scapular Retractions (Prone/Hinged Reverse Fly)

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 41 sec

With light dumbbells, retract the shoulder blades in the demonstrated prone or hinged position.

Key points

  • Keep the shoulders away from the ears.
  • Draw the shoulder blades back with control.
  • Use light dumbbells.

Common mistakes

Shrugging or swinging the weights to create momentum.

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Dumbbell Box Goblet Squats

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Hold a dumbbell at the chest and perform a goblet squat toward the box.

Key points

  • Keep the feet stable.
  • Lower toward the box under control.
  • Stand while keeping the knees aligned with the feet.

Common mistakes

Dropping onto the box or allowing the knees to collapse inward.

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Single-Leg Balance Multi-Directional Toe Taps

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 42 sec

Balance on one leg and tap the toe in multiple directions, using support if needed.

Key points

  • Keep the stance leg steady.
  • Reach the free foot to different directions.
  • Use a chair or stick for balance support when needed.

Common mistakes

Letting the stance knee collapse or rushing the taps and losing balance.

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Supine Posterior Pelvic Tilts

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Lie on the back and perform controlled posterior pelvic tilts.

Key points

  • Gently engage the abdominal wall.
  • Tilt the pelvis to flatten the lower back.
  • Return without lifting into a bridge.

Common mistakes

Holding the breath or turning the tilt into a large hip lift.

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Incline Bench Push-Ups

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 31 sec

Perform push-ups with the hands elevated on a bench.

Key points

  • Keep the body in a straight line.
  • Lower under control toward the bench.
  • Press back up without sagging through the hips.

Common mistakes

Allowing the hips to drop or flaring the elbows abruptly.

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Split-Stance Pelvic Internal Hip Rotation with Stick

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 1 min 7 sec

In a split stance, isolate pelvic internal rotation with the alignment stick as a guide.

Key points

  • Use the stick for light support or alignment.
  • Keep the movement focused at the pelvis and hip.
  • Stay balanced in the split stance.

Common mistakes

Rotating the whole torso instead of isolating the pelvis and hip.

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Cable Pulley Diagonal Woodchops

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 35 sec

Practice a controlled diagonal woodchop pattern to train rotational strength.

Key points

  • Move diagonally through the trunk.
  • Keep the lower body balanced.
  • Control both the pull and return.

Common mistakes

Using momentum or losing posture during the diagonal rotation.

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