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#738 Why “Firing Your Hips” Is Ruining Your Golf Swing
“Fire your hips and let your arms drop!” This popular golf instruction sounds powerful, but 3D biomechanics reveals why it often creates trapped arms, steep club delivery, inconsistent contact, and lost clubhead speed.
1. The Pelvis Leads — But Must Not Run Away
The pelvis initiates the downswing before the chest, arms, and club. However, excessive hip rotation can leave the trail elbow trapped behind the torso.
The result? Early extension, stalled rotation, wrist flipping, and unstable impact.
Leading means starting the sequence, not dominating it.
2. The Golf Swing Works Like a Multi-Stage…
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