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 By Jason Taingahue There is so much more to a golf swing then just hitting a golf ball. Such things as mechanics and biomechanics come into play as well. Without realizing the importance of the mechanics and biomechanics of a golf swing, we will never be able to improve our game of golf. Biomechanics and mechanics are the movements that represent a golf swing. A golf swing can be broken down into motions so that all movements can be further studied and such things like the muscles and joints used are seriously taken into consideration when learning what biomechanics or mechanics are used when swinging at a golf ball. So if we break the biomechanics or the mechanics of a golf swing down, the first thing that we would notice is the use of the hips or the trunk. We must keep the hips flexible so that we are not using our lower back so much and to do this we would have regular stretching sessions. The next thing that we can take a look at when we are examining the biomechanics or mechanics of a golf swing is the use of the arms and hands. The obvious mechanic or biomechanics used in a golf swing in referral to the arms is the grip, the grip of the golf club is appropriate with every swing of the golf club, strengthening of the wrist muscles is what is needed. To strengthen the wrist muscles we can use such exercises as wrist curls at the gym or just simple clenching of the fist is good as well. Another thing that we can take a look at with the biomechanics or the mechanics of a golf swing is the shoulder use in the movement. The shoulders need to stay strong because if you take a close look at the shoulder when you swing at a golf ball, it comes right into play when the swing is nearing completion. The pivot of the hips and the shoulders is the correct technique in gaining power behind a golf swing. To keep the shoulders strong, I would advise using the gym and doing such exercises as the shoulder press or lateral raises. With the biomechanics or mechanics of golf being broken down, all the exercises that have been recommended can be put into one training session in the gym, to stay on top of your swing, regular sessions in the gym or with a professional golf tutor is what you need. One of the other important aspects of biomechanics or mechanics that needs to be taken into consideration as well is physics. Physics can come into play at any time on a golf course and of course if the weather starts to pick up a when you are shooting your round of golf then consideration has to be given to the direction of the wind, this is where physics comes into play. A wind gust that is blowing to your right will mean that you have to hit the ball a little to the left to keep a straight shot and if it is blowing to the left then the reverse of that technique I just explained to you must be used. Physics is an important one to remember folks, so bare that in mind. Well have fun working with these biomechanics and mechanics that I have explained to you in regards to a golf swing. Just remember that you are what you make of yourself on the golf course from the training that you undertake and the practice that you put into the game as well. See Also: More on golf swing biomechanics The Simple Golf Swing Other Golf Related Topics
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