How Straight Is Forward Arm?

Thu, 05/17/2012 - 18:30 -- Don Trahan

Today's topic is about the forward arm and how straight it should be throughout the golf swing. Because there is a slight rotation in the Peak Performance Golf Swing, the forward arm cannot be in a locked position. While the back elbow breaks to allow turning to the toe line, the wrists and forward arm remain in a nice, firm position. This sometimes gives the illusion of wrist cock during the takeaway, but there is none.

Gene Russell submitted a question asking how to maximize his swing without having the ability to bend his wrists. Because I say good wrist cock is no wrist cock, he should be able to get good results with the PPGS.

"I have arthritis in both my wrists such that I have to swing with my arms with fixed wrists. My wrists will not bend up in with my hands out to shake hands. I am not able to bend them up. How do I maximize my swing with this limitation? I can't do a push up because with my palms on the
floor, my wrists will not bend to allow my forearms to be at a 90 degree angle. Help."

The key with the forward arm is that it flexes, but never breaks. A lot of people break their wrists or arms at the top of the backswing. By hinging or setting their club, they create more steps to get the club back to square. When your wrists and arms break, you then must pull them back up, creating an "over the top" motion.

So to Gene and anyone else with simliar limitations on wrist movement, be assured that you can still put a great swing on the ball without cocking or breaking your wrists.

Keep it vertical,

The Surge!
Don Trahan
PGA Master Professional

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