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The biomechanics of the golf swing can teach us a lot about our golf game. Understanding how these
biomechanics work will allow you to swing the golf club more fluidly and effortlessly. Biomechanics is the study of
the human body. Your golf swing is a combination of working parts. One action leads another in one continuous
motion. There is no one size fits all program for all golfers. Knowing the biomechanics of one’s own body and its
strengths and weaknesses will determine your golf swing tendencies leading to swing faults. A big part of mastering
the biomechanics of the golf swing includes examining an exercise program or routine which will help you
reduce injury as well as correct swing problems.
There are 6 major biomechanics stages of the golf swing:
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Address position biomechanics
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Club take away biomechanics
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Transition stage biomechanics
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Down swing biomechanics
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Impact biomechanics
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Follow Through biomechanics
All of these stages are equally important to the golf swing and require a different set of biomechanics to
perform effectively. The main muscles used to swing the club are not always what you would think. For instance
biomechanics tell us that it is the core muscles (lower back, abdomen, oblique muscles) mainly responsible for
generating torque in your swing. These muscles are strengthened by the swing motion so must be improved or
strengthened by using specific exercises and stretching routines.
The golf swing is tied in with our body movements. The muscle of the body along with balance and weight shift
generates speed for a swing and the force to deliver the ball. If there are weaknesses in the biomechanics of the
body they will results in weak biomechanics in your golf swing. In other words if there are weaknesses in the
biomechanics of the body they will result in a weakness of the biomechanics of the golf swing.
Gaining The Correct Golf Swing Plane
Driving The Golf Ball
Perfect Golf Swing Is Within Reach
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