The 10-Minute Golf Warm-Up Simple & Effective
- wil ingram
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
Why warm up? A good warm-up wakes up your hips and thoracic spine, activates your core and glutes, and grooves your tempo so you start the round loose (not hunting for your swing on hole 3).
Get Warm
Neck & shoulders: slow circles both ways.
Wrists & elbows: open/close fists, gentle circles.
Ankles: 10 circles each direction, each foot.
Mobility Unlock Hips & T-Spine
Hip hinges x10: Hands on hips, push hips back, flat back, stand tall.
World’s Greatest Stretch x4/side: Lunge, elbow to instep, rotate chest toward front knee, reach up.
Open book x8/side: Side-lying or standing: rotate upper back, breathe out as you open.
Torso turns with club x10: Club across shoulders, rotate smoothly, keep hips quiet.
Activation Turn On Your Power
Glute bridges x12: Squeeze at the top for 2 seconds.
Lateral steps x10/side: Athletic posture, steady steps.
Y-T-W shoulder series x6 each: Pinch shoulder blades gently; smooth, not shruggy.
Half swings x5 with a wedge: 50–60% effort, center contact.
Three-quarter swings x5: Feel smooth transition.
Full swings x5: Commit to balance—hold the finish for a beat.
One “shot of the day” rehearsal: Visualize your first tee shot and make that swing.
Quick Cues
Soft grip, heavy arms.
Exhale on the stretch; inhale on reset.
Speed comes from the ground up glutes first, shoulders last.
Finish in balance. If you can’t hold it, it wasn’t your stock swing.
How You’ll Feel
Looser through the hips and mid-back, more stable at impact, and confident on the first tee without burning energy before you play.
TIP: If something feels tight, spend an extra 30 seconds there and shave a set elsewhere. Warm-ups should feel refreshing, not exhausting.
