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Be More Flexible The StretchTowel is an innovative product which allows patients to achieve optimal flexibility through a convenient, easy to implement series of stretches. You can take the StretchTowel anywhere! Use it: at the gym, at work, on the golf course, or at home! To purchase or obtain more information please visit StretchTowel.com. Here is a sample of a basic StretchTowel routine StretchTowel Pre-Round Golf Flexibility Routine 1. THREE POSITION OVER HEAD STRETCH 
With this exercise, you will stretch your shoulders, arms, and chest. Hold each position for a count of 8. You will repeat each of the three positions as a complete set three times, each time starting further back behind you. Do not pull the ST as far as you can to start.
b. Gently pull the ST in opposite directions until you feel light tension. Hold for a count of 8 while retaining the same length of ST. c. From this position push both arms up to the sky, as if pushing weights above your head in a "military press". Hold for a count of 8 while retaining the same length of the ST. d. From this position extend your arms backwards. Hold for a count of 8 while retaining the same length of the ST. Now gently pull the ST in opposite directions until you feel the ST stretch slightly apart - this is your new "starting position" for you to begin this entire exercise. NOTE: Avoid pulling the ST too far apart at any one position. Full extension of the ST is not necessary to receive the full benefit of this stretch. e. Repeat this exercise two additional times. AVOID INJURY: Do not force your arms back to a new "starting position" beyond your limits. 2. TRICEP STRETCH WITH SIDE BENDING 
This procedure will help you achieve greater flexibility of the upper arm, shoulders and intercostals. If you are prone to elbow injuries, do not fully extend the arms, and as always never pull with 100% of your strength.
over your head as shown above, with the hand just behind your head. Notice the elbow is in a bent position and the ST is hanging behind your back. b. Reach behind you with your opposite hand, and grab the other end of the ST with your palm facing out so that the back of your hand is resting on the small of your back at about the level of your belt. c. First pull your upper hand toward the sky and extend your arm out straight while keeping your lower hand stationary. Hold for a count of 8. d. Hold your upper arm stationary in the extended position while pulling your lower arm straight down towards the floor. Hold for a count of 8. e. Side bend at the hips toward your low hand side while holding the extended position. Extend your upper hand further above your head and continue leaning towards your low hand side. Hold for a count of 8. f. Repeat this exercise alternating the upper and lower hands.
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