Warming up before a round isn’t just about shaking off stiffness — it’s about priming your body to swing freely, move efficiently, and avoid injury. A good warm-up improves performance and builds long-term habits that keep young golfers healthy and focused.
These five resources offer a variety of warm-up strategies — from quick fixes to full routines — grounded in performance science and real-world coaching.
Five Exercises to Get You Ready for Your Round
What it is: A Golf Digest article featuring five simple pre-round movements that activate key golf muscles and increase mobility.
Why we like it: No equipment (other than a golf club), no excuses — just five clear moves to get the blood flowing. Great for kids, teens, or anyone walking straight from the car to the first tee.
The Science Behind a Golf Warm-Up
What it is: A breakdown from the Titleist Performance Institute that explains why warming up matters and what actually happens in your body when you do it in various ways.
Why we like it: It’s science with a purpose. This is a great tool for coaches and parents trying to explain to stubborn athletes that it’s not just important that you warm up - but how.
A Coach-Approved Golf Warm-Up Routine
What it is: A warm-up guide written by golf fitness professionals, focused on priming the nervous system and golf-specific movement patterns.
Why we like it: Clear, structured, and thoughtfully sequenced. Great for practice days or tournament prep when a full-body routine is needed.
The Perfect 2-Minute Warm-Up
What it is: A lightning-fast warm-up routine from a physio clinic, ideal for when time is tight.
Why we like it: It’s quick, effective, and easy to remember. Perfect for young players who tend to skip warm-ups or arrive late to the course.
Pre-Round Warm-Up for Fitter Golfers
What it is: A golf warm-up routine from Kayleigh Franklin, Director of Performance at Lance Gill Performance.
Why we like it: The video is an abridged version of an even longer routine available from Lance Gill Performance, meaning that it is both easy to incorporate for busy golfers… and easy to expand upon for those looking to loosen up even more before a big round.
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