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#734 Why Everything You’ve Been Told About “Shoulders Back” Might Be Wrong
Many golfers are taught to “pull the shoulders back” at address. It may look athletic, but biomechanically it can create unnecessary tension and reduce movement freedom.
The shoulder complex is not a single joint. It includes the scapulae, clavicles, ribcage and glenohumeral joints, forming the mechanical bridge between the torso and arms. If this system is restricted at setup, the body must compensate elsewhere.
Protraction Is Not the Enemy
Scapular protraction is the forward glide of the shoulder blade around the ribcage; retraction moves it toward the spine. Neither is inherently good or…
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