Hip joint linkage and weight transfer
- Feb 25
- 2 min read
The foundation of your swing is built in your hip joints | Nakameguro's specialist care to smooth your weight transfer and improve shot accuracy
There is a saying in golf that goes, "The swing is made with the lower body," and the hip joint plays a central role in this. The hip joint is the largest joint in the human body, and is the key to generating great power and controlling complex movements.
Ideal weight transfer and hip joint relationship: During the backswing, you should "ride" on your right hip joint, and during the downswing and follow-through, you should "ride" on your left hip joint. This simple movement will not go smoothly if your hip joints are stiff.
If your right hip joint is stiff, it will cause your body to sway to the right, resulting in a loss of power.
If your left hip joint is stiff: You may pull your hips back at impact (slice) or lose your balance because you are unable to create a wall with your left foot.
Restriction of internal rotation (inward twisting movement) of the hip joint directly leads to all kinds of errors in the golf swing.
The benefits of being able to use your hip joints
Maximize distance: The force from the ground is transferred to the ball without any loss.
Shot stability: Your body axis will stay stable, dramatically improving your hitting rate.
Reduced fatigue: By learning to use large muscles correctly, you will be less likely to experience fatigue in your legs and hips.
At our salon, we correct pelvic misalignment and release the deep muscles around the hip joint (such as the iliopsoas and deep hexagonal external rotator muscles). This allows you to naturally grasp the feeling of "riding your hip joints" without exerting too much force. For those in Nakameguro who want to acquire a "swing that will last a lifetime." Why not start by understanding the condition of your own hip joints? We will unleash your potential with our proven techniques, which are also used by professional athletes.
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