Before you head to the bar, do these quick stretches after golf and your body will thank you for it

If you warm up before you start hitting balls, give yourself a round of applause. You're doing a lot of good for your body and potentially preventing a season-ending injury. You're also in the minority, as you typically don't see amateur golfers doing a whole lot of movement prep before a round.

While you might think stretches are important pre-round, they also are a good idea after you tap in on 18. Yes, the bar is only steps away, and you've been thinking about a cold beer for six holes, but do yourself a favor and take a few minutes to do a post-round stretch session, says Lauren McMillin, a Golf Digest Certified Fitness Trainer. McMillin trains golfers online and in Madison, Miss.

"I know many golfers don't event think about it, but when you're done, I bet it's not unusual to feel tight or sore," McMillin says. "Recovering from that can happen a lot faster if you do just a little post-round work. "McMillin has three easy moves you can do anywhere—including the bar (although you might get some strange looks).

She suggests doing three to five reps for about five seconds for each stretch. Here she is demonstrating them. HIGH LUNGES WITH SIDE BENDS Get into a split stance but with your forward leg bent at roughly 45 degrees and your trail leg fully extended behind you.