Practice Exam

1. Side bending refers to the amount of twisting between spine segments.



2. The hamstring muscles initiate pelvic rotation.



3. In the backswing, which muscles are most active in controlling this movement?





4. Which phase of the golf swing is most stressful to the body?





5. The first part of the backswing is called the takeaway.



6. The back muscles are most active during what part of the swing?





7. The lumbar spine has the most vertebrae.



8. The golf swing involves rotations and counter rotations.



9. In the downswing, the ideal sequence for injury prevention is to start with what area of your body?





10. What muscle group functions to pull the arm down through the golf ball providing power?






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