» Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 11- Golf Swing and Deep Squat Pattern

Published on 7/10/2012 by Melissa Laughlin in Screening

Inside with Gray Cook is a 13 part series where Joe Heiler from SportsRehabExpert.com grabs an interview and in-depth tour of Gray's new clinic in his home town of Chatham, VA.

Inside with Gray Cook: Episode 11- Golf Swing and Deep Squat Pattern

Episode 11

Gray believes if a golfer is not able to deep squat there is reason to be concerned. He explains that working on the deep squat can benefit hip rotation and ankle mobility in the golf swing. Gray stresses that just because you don't see a pattern in a sport, it dosen't mean that it is not important.

A special thanks to Joe Heiler from SportsRehabExpert.com for making this video series possible!

If you missed last week's episode, you may watch Episode 10 here.

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Tiger Woods

8/28/2012 7:13:03 AM

When observing and assessing a golf swing it seems like it would be important to look at all the phases of the swing. I thing working on exercises that mirror the golf swing would be more effective and appropriate than a single plane squat.

Andy Watson

4/3/2013 3:39:31 PM

I think what Gray is trying to say here is that the deep squat is a good assessment of lower limb function of which the golf swing puts huge amounts of stress onto. I agree that it is not specific enough to improve the swing technique itself but having the mobility to perform a deep squat sets a good foundation for the swing mechanic to be built on. Hip external and internal rotation are important if rotational torque is to be reduced in the lead knee during the swing.

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