barrel chested golf swing

Thanks for the great site and videos. I was fighting a slice and always felt I had a flaw somewhere that had to be addressed. Now I am 45lbs over weight, but plan to start working out after Thanksgiving lol. Your knees should just crease slightly, no sitting or excessive bending. No, you just pick the ball up and throw it in one natural movement and without a thought. Right now, you're chunking golf shots because the low point of your swing happens before you reach the ball. Excess knee flex will ruin your motion. Please explain. September 09, 2013. Driver: Taylormade M2 10.5* w/ Hzrdus Black 6.0 62g [*][size=4][color=#008000][b]Ping G410 4 hybrid, Evenflow Black[/b][/color][/size] Consequently, my backswing is very short. ENTER NOW! Does the grip, stronger or weaker, affect this at all? Try playing it back to improve the path, although now the face will need to release quickly to make it in time. I played football at 238lbs, full back, and used to lift a lot. A good fit should leave the clubhead resting on the ground with the toe of the club just slightly up in the air. is Pure Gold. I know youre very busy so when you get a chance to answer itll be highly appreciated. Swing component: WAITfor the feel of centrifugal force coming in as your body stops his rotation and your left arm and club are swung into orbit. Thanks for the compliments and I hope you see continued improvement in your game. What I now realize is that turning my left arm to the two-knuckle grip position naturally gets my left arm on top of the pec and helps tuck the right should in as well, freeing up my back-swing. Keep the left arm straight and across the chest as you slowly lower the arm until the butt of the club is straight out from your belt buckle, shaft horizontal to the ground, toe of club pointed straight up. Former European Tour and Ryder Cup player turned coach Peter Dawson has plenty of swing tips for senior golfers, including this gem, In his coaching companion, Now for the Back Nine, former European Tour and Ryder Cup player Peter Dawson has pieced together a series of easy-to-read, digestible coaching tips aimed at golfers of an advancing age. I was glad to see him win. [/quote] Your previous content has been restored. If you cant seem to get the club comfortably down to the ground, have a professional check the length and lie angle of the clubs. Herman. Ive been battling this for years trying to figure out what is the correct position from how I have my wrists either pointing down or or cocked too much please help:). The golf setup is the foundation for a golf swing and getting setup to make a golf swing is probably as important as creating the proper foundation on which to build a building. Im glad I read the comments When corrected, I do play wedge thru 7 about middle stance, 6- 4, slight left of middle and I do have a slight shaft lean toward inner left leg but do not have the inside backswing issue. I'm a golf fan. Thanks for the tip for arm on top .it fixed me overnight I am even drawing the ball again or dead straight.. [/quote] My results were exactly what you described in the videoshoulders tilting in the wrong direction and a bad outside-in swing. Mike Dunaway played football at Arkansas, I believe, and was rather stocky. Your left arm is probably already touching your left pec at address after 900 it just rides up a bit. Here's how I recommend you getting the feel of this all-important connection: Put a credit card or golf glove under the left arm at set up. Putter: Odyssey 2 ball XG 40" Armlock w/ winn grip and triple track alignment, Ball: looking for chrome soft replacement. Wedges: Callaway Forged 50, Vokey SM7 54S & 60L - DG wedge flex Club fitting is very important but your address and set up is key. 1. Shift your weight onto your front foot and begin to rotate your hips toward the target. I actually hit the ball farther when I weigh about 225lb., which has been a while. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol I can relate to you on that one brother! It never is! Thanks a mill. Let the club fall half way down from bending at the hips, then let the wrists uncock enough to finish lowering the club to the ground. Yrrdead - those are some great stretches. Now my new problem. Are their set up or swing adjustments to make when thick chested? If you are going to try to get more width, you will likely have to turn your torso and shoulders farther back to get that right arm off your body. There will definitely be a learning curve involved to get comfortable again and time everything. He's the model swing I strive for. If ball is truly too far forward you might pull it or hit it fat/thin. I also pivot better if I flare both feet out quite a bit, especially the front foot. Any advice would be wonderful. Should I feel relaxed in my wrists with no wrist cock at set up or is it alright to have a little bit. I wish I could rotate down with my shoulders more level, instead of tilting right so hard. People often try to tell me that golf isnt a natural game. In Photo 2 I'm using a credit card, which is thin enough to demand that you keep that left shoulder and upper arm connected to the torso, but light enough to not interfere with the swing. It would feel very uncomfortable and put you in a more or less cramped position. I don't know if this is helpful as I shy away from physical swing advice however being 6'2"/225 with a 49" chest/51 jacket, which is always a PITA as the stuff usually comes in even sizes, however My chest never stopped me from gettin it back-, I was extremely flexible my last year(2012) in the game as I was actively still playing hoops and I was Natiional Ski Patrol-, The only "key" that I ever thought of, and that was decades ago as my body and swing was the same from college on and that is my left tricep across my pec going back-, You might look at some single plane stuff and I've posted a vid of Hal's swing and while he's taller than you, he's got the barrel chest-, I got to Play with him in 2010 and '12 and along with bein a super guy(I started likin him when he scoffed at the Tour boi Tiger love and scoffed at Tiger and beat him when few others could), he's still got a sweet swing-, And he's proud of that belly, tellin me in that Texas draw, "I earned this some b****," lmao, The best to ya and have a great season :), In the end, only three things matter~

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GHIN: Beefeater 24. Thanks for commenting. [/quote] You can post now and register later. Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. Bow forward more at the hips if necessary. I have a large chest and used to keep my left arm down my left side with the right coming over my chest. The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaCMiAslT_k, Turn the mass The real question is what are you looking for? Im currently an 8-9 but devastatingly inconsistent with my irons. [/quote] I couldn't resist checking this thread out with the title. I looked at this video and the gem of it is the left arm (tricep) on the left pectoral detail. That sets the ball itself just slightly left of your zipper. Funny thing was I used to have John Daly swing as a kid because I was skinny as a rail and now my swing looks like someone elses 1/2 or 3/4 swing. Then repeat it with your eyes shut and try to imagine you are swinging a golf club. Any swing suggestions? The thing I noticed about this setup was the left elbow pointed down towards my left hip as opposed to my more traditional setup where the left elbow points out between the left hip and target. I dont like changing things just to look better the old saying if it aint broke, dont fix it comes to mind. It has been historically taught that way, but there is no biomechanical reason or advantage to changing the stance widths. [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] Ball - pro v1x Exo #7. You're not gonna be bombing 300yd drives, but it will build you a solid foundation that can grow as your belly shrinks. Since I have a normal Height(178cm), below average Arms (my wrists to floor is 88cm , 3cm more than a normal guy with 178) and a thick chest, what do you think the length and lie of the irons should be changed relative to the standard ones? Consequently, I only have about 1/2 of a backswing. One advantage is normally you can generate quite a bit of power with a short swing. Mike Adams in particular has stated that at address the left arm could set on top of the pec, not to the side, for folks with this issue. There are some key points to keep in mind for the setup to ensure an inside approach with a level to upward hit. Extend rear leg on the BS and shift to right leg. Hey Herman, I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. My worry is that l am not hitting the ball as far more so my irons than my driver. Your videos have greatly improved my game. Hopefully when I post an update after my trip to Jacksonville in Feb I will be down about 30 lbs. 5-PW: Callaway X Forged '13 w/ Project X Pxi 6.0 Elbows to chest In the clip, which you can watch in full below, Hogan suggests starting by making small swings, with your. I haven't asked for a refund yet since it isn't really Dans fault. MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Once you have established the left hand grip, raise the left arm up on top of and across the chest (tricep lays on the pec.) Upload or insert images from URL. The second thing: get fitted for clubs. I cant seem to correct it. Thanks. There are definitely advantages and disadvantages. I cant tell you how much you have changed my game! One advantage is normally you can generate quite a bit of power with a short swing. I've got a large chest and big arms, right now 6'1" about 230lbs but I played football at 275lbs. Coming over the top on the downswing and pulling or slicing the golf ball is almost guaranteed. You're likely a "Width" swinger, think Craig Stadler. Just a light difference in ball position. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1386383819' post='8261327'] GIVEAWAY! Monte has a video on this and has talked about it plenty on this forum. Sub70 699U 19.5* If anyone has a short armed ( longer arms change the dynamics of the swing) big chested golfer they can show id be gratefully. In a perfect swing, the hips should rotate from the setup position, 45-degrees away from the ball on the backswing. Required fields are marked *. I am looking forward to the next video and some warmer weather so I can get my clubs checked and re-gripped. Their strength is not enough to overcome the shorter ROM and general stiffness. Look at BrianL99's post. ProV1X. . Pete, you are right on track. Maybe we can get her to chime in? [quote name='MizunoJunky' timestamp='1386361482' post='8259595'] Only you can judge if its worth that. When shots get ugly, I stand way far from the ballfeel like Moe Norman and probably look as silly. One quick question. Thirdly when you arrive at top of backswing with the arm up on top of chest and elbow pointed down, you are in a stronger physical position to pull down with tricep and lat muscle. I am 6", 36 wrist to floor and 225 lb. Of course, if the clubs feel too long, you will probably be standing straight up with almost no bend at the hips and the toe of the club way up in the air the clubs likely should be shortened if thats the case. As for the S&T, I learned a ton from that thread and have spent a lot of time reading it a couple of months ago. I do have 1 question on the address you mention the golf shaft points at the belt buckle however there is a lot of info out there saying the shaft should point to left hip at address and if you look at top tour players like Rory McIlroy they do tend to have this lean of the shaft. Why do you turn your shoulders 90*? Barrel-Chested. By MEMBER REVIEWS: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! You should know why you do everything in your swing. I'm guessing that if your bicep gets pinned on your chest, then you have no sense of raising your arms as part of your backswing. I like Smocks swing too. The whole coil and feel the stretch in the left lat thing don't really register on me. In order to look more conventional youre probably going to endure some pain along the way to reverse those habits. HighDraw, I am the other way around, played at 240 and now weigh 275 lol. Just grabbing a club in my living room and getting my left arm out in front of my chest made a huge difference. I do have a touch strong but not real strong took a look in the mirror it appeared too strong because of the left arm hanging or relaxed too much. 4) Hip speed will ruin your driver swing until youve had time to master your hands. [/list]. I usually see a lot of slouching in my clientele with lots of forward shoulder rounding especially in adult men beyond 30 years of age. Centering the hands in my experience has improved most players abilities to align to target, square the face at address and make a reasonably sound takeaway. But it does simplify the golf swing to the bare essentials and the closer you can get to this action the better your swing and the results will be. My short arms relative to chest are a major issue, I can't get my left arm across my chest, too much space between left arm and chest, and then can't get right elbow in front of right hip,it bounces off my gut and upper chest.. My right shoulder sets up below the left, but my right hip is tends to get higher than the left resulting in either a vertical or reversed spine tilt. Not exactly short and stocky though. Your body will feel stuck and your hands will whip over quickly, My swing continues to improve with using your videos to guide me. 2023 JM Eagle LA Championship (April 27-30), Moi matched my iron set, now living on the heel, Diamana PD 50TX; Diamana TB 80TX; Cleveland RTX6 Zipcore 52/10; Best Grip Microperf Midsize Augusta grips. [/quote] Because of this new position over the chest I fell my irons should be flatter in order not to bend too much. Great image for slicers and shorter distance golfers. To initiate your. [quote name='Hstead' timestamp='1385096954' post='8188390'] More speed ? Being Gumby isn't all its cracked up to be. Perhaps because Im left-handed, but swing right-handed, I set the club behind the ball with the left hand only and then place my right hand on the club. I'm barrel chested and not overweight I setup like anyone else and swing the same as everyone I golf with. I am 54 years young and have been on & off single figures for the last 10 years but when my swing goes south and i feel like a 40 handicapper I can usually find some pearls, like the one above about the left arm on top of the Left pec. XXIO X Series 5 Wood! So key for me is shoulder first then arms while keeping width which again is hard for me. Hope it helps! Plenty of Youtube vids of both to check out. I'm flexible: can do the seated toe touch, and can turn my shoulders 90 degrees from my waist. Problem for me is getting arms moving before the right shoulder which then causes my left bicep hits my pec very quickly and everything stops. Does the face just look bad or is the shot also flying offline? . The beauty of this exercise is that you can easily throw a ball in the garden so next time you have a spare five minutes go outside pick up a ball and throw it. I Just wanted to say hello and like the way you teach. I'm looking for suggestions or thoughts about what an effective swing would be for this type of body. He Played at 225(5'11"), though he would spend most of his LD career at 240-245. As you reach the top of your backswing the chest should be facing pretty much straight away from your target. In other words train your hands for impact first, and try to get to duck-hooking as soon as possible. I feel you are great instructor so I want to stay with your teaching entirely now. I have to focus more on being able to breathe at the top I feel the left lat stretching so hard lol. 75K views 10 years ago Golf Swing Tips and Drills A great exercise to feel the correct body turn in the golf swing. Hermaqn, I got down to 215lbs about ten years ago and I looked like I had AIDS, wearing 36" jeans. Try to feel like this turning move starts at your left hip area as you are coming down in downswing. Hi Herman, I love almost all your vdeos but in this one Once you have established the left hand grip, raise the left arm up on top of and across the chest (tricep lays on the pec.) That sucks. [/b] I checked, and indeed running a club from my chest though my belt buckle has the head touching my left leg as you demonstrated. Heres how to setup correctly for a right-handed golfer. I have not had a good place to shoot them without a lot of interference from other golfers. Herman, [quote name='sblack5' timestamp='1385096461' post='8188352'] Thanks for commenting Wayne. [*][size=4][b][color=#daa520]Callaway MD5 45,49,54,58/[/color] In 5 lessons Ben Hogan says that for a 5 iron the stance should be set apart with shoulder width. Gerry James, another long drive guy, was Mr. California. Standing at attention, grasp the club in the left hand while holding the handle beside the left hip, clubhead resting squarely on the ground near left foot. Not restricting the right hip may be another way of adding a touch of height via the body turn. I was having problems with a seriously closed clubface in my backswing and at the top. What bothers me most now is the driver, could you talk more about how to set up and hit a driver/fairway wood. Thanks for stopping by to comment on the blog. (UK). Thanks for following and commenting. If your using your shoulders and body to turn and not just your arms the swing is the same. Fortunately, it's also the easiest to fix. As you land inhale (breath in) and absorb the weight into your heels before you jump again. Also make sure your clubs are fitted for you.

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