Setup & PostureBeginnerFixes: S posture

How To Fix S-Posture In Golf

Drill by BreakThrough Physical Therapy, Wellness and Sports Performance
How To Fix S-Posture In Golf execution specification and feel summary
Target FaultFocus Area
S postureSetup
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Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

S-posture locks the pelvis into anterior tilt and makes the golfer run out of space early. Neutralizing the rib cage and pelvis improves core control, supports a cleaner shoulder turn, and reduces the urge to stand up or spin flat through the shot.

How to Perform the Drill

The coach gives no set rep count. Our general guideline: 3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps, then half swings with a ball, adding speed only once the steps feel natural.

  1. Set up normally, then exhale and soften the rib flare so the lower back does not stay over-arched.

  2. Lightly tuck the belt buckle under until the pelvis feels neutral rather than tipped forward.

  3. Maintain that neutral pelvis while hinging from the hips and letting the arms hang naturally.

  4. Make slow backswings keeping the chest turning over the ball without re-arching the lower back.

  5. Use a mirror or phone camera to confirm the spine angle stays neutral at address and during rehearsals.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

S posture →Excessive archPoor core controlFlat shoulder turn →

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