Setup & PostureBeginnerFixes: Physical restriction

Thoracic Spine and Hip Dynamic Mobility Warm-Up

Curated PGA Drill by Titleist Performance Institute

Focus Area

Setup

Rep Guidance

3 sets of 10 slow rehearsal reps

Equipment

Golf club, alignment stick (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner

Why This Drill Works (Kinetic Mechanics)

Unlocks X-Factor stretch potential by warming up thoracic spine and hip joint capsule mobility.

How to Perform the Drill

Follow these step-by-step instructions. Rehearse slowly to build proper motor patterns before adding full swing speed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Cross club across shoulders and enter golf posture.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Rotate shoulders 90 degrees while keeping hips square to stretch thoracic spine.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Rotate hips 45 degrees while keeping shoulders square to separate lower/upper body.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Perform 10 dynamic rotations each side before hitting range balls.

What Good Feels Like

Focus on smooth tempo and maintaining body connection through impact. Your body and club should move as a single synchronized unit.

Common Mistake to Avoid

Rushing transition before completing backswing or lunging upper body forward towards ball at impact. Keep movement controlled.

Swing Faults & Ball Flights Addressed

MobilityThoracic spineHip turn restrictionPhysical prep

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