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Golf Back Pain Recovery

Specifically designed for golfers dealing with or recovering from lower back issues. Build a bulletproof core that protects your spine, improve hip mobility to reduce spinal stress, and develop movement patterns that let you play pain-free. Created with input from golf physiotherapists.

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Beginner
Golf
Frequency3 days/week
Duration1-week template
EquipmentMinimal
Total Workouts5

Reduce back pain

Spine-sparing exercises

Hip mobility focus

Core stability for protection

Return to pain-free golf

Program Details

Training StyleFull Body
DifficultyBeginner
Weekly Sessions3 workouts
Total Duration1 weeks
Equipment RequiredMinimal

Who Is This For?

Athletes
Over 40

Week 1

D1

Core Foundation

Build the deep core stability that protects your spine during the golf swing.

30 min
strength
6 exercises
  1. Diaphragmatic Breathing

    2 sets × 10 breaths · Rest 30 sec

  2. Dead Bug (Slow)

    3 sets × 8 each · Rest 45 sec

  3. Bird Dog (Slow)

    3 sets × 8 each · Rest 45 sec

  4. McGill Curl-Up

    3 sets × 10 reps · Rest 30 sec

  5. Side Plank (Modified)

    3 sets × 20 sec each · Rest 30 sec

  6. Glute Bridge

    3 sets × 12 reps · Rest 45 sec

D2

Rest Day

Recovery

0
strength
Rest
D3

Hip Mobility

Mobile hips reduce stress on the lower back during rotation.

30 min
strength
6 exercises
  1. 90/90 Hip Stretch

    3 sets × 45 sec each · Rest 30 sec

  2. Half-Kneeling Hip Flexor Stretch

    3 sets × 30 sec each · Rest 30 sec

  3. Supine Figure Four Stretch

    3 sets × 30 sec each · Rest 30 sec

  4. Quadruped Hip Circles

    2 sets × 10 each · Rest 30 sec

  5. Frog Stretch

    2 sets × 45 sec · Rest 30 sec

  6. Clamshells

    3 sets × 12 each · Rest 30 sec

D4

Rest Day

Rest or gentle walking

0
strength
Rest
D5

Glute & Anti-Rotation

Strong glutes and anti-rotation strength protect the spine during the swing.

35 min
strength
6 exercises
  1. Single-Leg Glute Bridge

    3 sets × 10 each · Rest 45 sec

  2. Pallof Press

    3 sets × 10 each · Rest 45 sec

  3. Monster Walks

    3 sets × 20 steps · Rest 45 sec

  4. Quadruped Hip Extension

    3 sets × 10 each · Rest 30 sec

  5. Cable Anti-Rotation Hold

    3 sets × 20 sec each · Rest 45 sec

  6. Supine Thoracic Rotation

    2 sets × 10 each · Rest 30 sec

D6

Rest Day

Rest
D7

Rest Day

Rest