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It’s extremely common for golfers working on a rotary swing<\/strong> to lose their spine angle through impact. No matter how diligently they practice, they keep coming out of the shot and struggle to make solid, consistent contact. For at least half the golfers I work with, the problem isn’t technique<\/strong> at all \u2014 it’s a matter of golf-specific fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m not talking about cardiovascular endurance or how fast you can run a mile. I’m referring to the golf-specific muscle activation<\/strong> your body needs to maintain posture throughout the swing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golf is a unique sport because it’s extremely repetitive and places highly specific demands on the body through every phase of the swing<\/strong>. Unfortunately, many of the muscles that need to be active, strong, and supple during the golf swing are the exact opposite muscles we engage during daily life \u2014 particularly the muscles we deactivate while sitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because most of us spend hours behind a desk each day, we’re inadvertently training our bodies to move in patterns that directly conflict with an efficient golf swing<\/strong>. Prolonged sitting is one of the most damaging things a golfer can do to their body and their ball striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only do your shoulders<\/strong> roll forward as you reach for the keyboard, but the entire posterior chain \u2014 your hips, glutes, and hamstrings \u2014 becomes completely deactivated while seated. These muscles are critical for stabilizing the golf swing<\/strong>, and if they aren’t functioning properly, your swing mechanics will break down regardless of how much you practice your technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Read the full article: Losing Your Spine Angle in the Golf Swing<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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