Are You Committing this Big Hip Clearing Mistake?

Trying to create power by spinning your hips and getting lower back pain? Christina Ricci shares a game-changing tip to protect your back and generate power. Learn to use a proper hip hinge to engage your legs and achieve a powerful, pain-free swing.

Your Action Plan

What: Your goal is to learn a proper downswing motion that protects your lower back and generates power from your legs.

Why: Aggressively “spinning your hips” can lead to lower back pain and cause your arms to get stuck behind your body, leading to inconsistent shots.

How:

Focus on a Hip Hinge: Practice bending at your hips (like a door hinge) while engaging your core, not just spinning them.
Engage Your Legs: Use your legs to initiate the downswing, as they are the source of power.
Stay in Sync: Ensure your arms and hands stay in front of your torso as you rotate.
Avoid Hip Spinning: Do not aggressively spin your hips to avoid hurting your lower back.

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Christina Ricci

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