Golf is all about consistency.

These exercises to improve your golf swing will help you build the mind-body connection to achieve that.

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One of the best ways to improve your golf swing might surprise you.

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physical therapist, certified yoga teacher, and co-founder ofThrees Physioyoga

First of all, put down those dumbbells, because it has nothing to do with pumping iron.

Instead, its all about building amind-body connection.

you’ve got the option to do all the push ups and side planks in the world.

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Its all about consistency and muscle memory, Zotos-Florio says.

So golfers should focus on creating a solid foundation for trunk rotation while working out.

Youll want to start with the practices below.

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3 techniques to improve your golf swing

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Find your footing

Give yourself permission to really feel your feet in your shoes, Zotos-Florio says.

Feel space across the base of all five of your toes, feel really wide in your feet.

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By grounding yourself, youll be fully present in your body.

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Place the strap just under your shoulder blades and hold the ends in each of your hands.

Round your back into the strap while keeping it taut while you practice your rotation.

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To stretch your spine along the vertical axis, you might think of it like a slinky.

Think about taking a deep breath into those hands, breathing and widening into the bra strap.

Take a three count inhale, and a three count exhale.

Thats a diaphragmatic breath.

Your body (and golf score) will thank you for it.

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