Rotation is awesome—until your back does all of it. Share the load among hips, thoracic spine, and core, and both golf and tennis feel smoother. Here’s my simple pre-round/pre-match plan plus between-session strength ideas.
Warm-Up (6–8 Minutes)
- Hip hinges x 10; lateral lunges x 6/side.
- Thoracic open-books x 6/side.
- Pallof press holds x 8/side.
- Band rows x 10; shoulder ER x 10.
Between Sessions
- Dead bug 2×8/side; side plank 2×15s/side.
- Hip airplanes (supported) 2×5/side.
- Thoracic extension x 10.
From Dr. Edward Komberg: “Power leaks where control is weak. Fix the leaks—hips and core—then your swing or serve stops stealing from your back.”
Want a swing-smart spine plan? Book with Dr. Edward Komberg for a rotation-friendly screen and drills you’ll actually use.
About the Author: Years of helping LA golfers and tennis players keep their seasons rolling.