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| By Chuck Quinton, Master RST Instructor |
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The "squat move" that Tiger Woods appears to do in his downswing has been widely criticized by the TV golf pundits over the years because of how much his head lowers during this move. However, I've pointed out how it is actually Tiger's most powerful move and a critical one for stability in the downswing.
In this video I point out why this move is an important one you'll want to master in your downswing to help you hit not only more powerful shots but more accurate ones as well.
The "Tiger Squat" serves several purposes in the downswing. This powerful move
- Engages the powerful gluteus muscles,
- Allows the golfer to use the ground to create leverage,
- Stabilizes the pelvis and, thus, the lumbar spine, and
- Slows down the rotation of the hips.
These things lead to a downswing that is easier to control, as the hips don't spin out of control, and is more powerful, as the two thickest muscles (the glutes) can be used for power as well as stability.
In the image sequence below (taken from the video), you can see how the initial squat move maintains the spacing between the knees, which is critical for the lower body to provide stability, and this is maintained all the way into impact.
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