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The TRUTH About Lead Arm Adduction in the Golf Swing

Porzak Golf

3 golfers recommended it · 2025–2026

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Explains lead arm adduction in the swing and its link to width and the arm swing illusion.

Why golfers recommend it

  • Lead arm adduction
  • Width and arm swing illusion
  • Liked Porzak grip and alignment videos

Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.

3 comments from Reddit

u/Substantial_Team6751 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Anyone follow Porzak’s instruction/swing?”

I've watched a bunch of Porzak videos despite not loving his voice. I don't know how much the masterclass costs but you could probably build one yourself by searching his channel. Just break down all the parts of the swing: grip address / stance takeaway backswing transition downswing etc. For example, I really liked his grip video. Why would you need to pay for it? ▶ this video I've used his alignment video: ▶ this …

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u/JangoTat46 2026 · r/golftips · in “How to stop flipping?”

This comment is on the right track. Listen to Porzak describe the lead shoulder feel. ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video However, this is your main issue - your lead arm is too far across your chest. This is called the Lead Arm Adduction Angle. Your swing is too much arm swing relative to your torso turn. Your torso turn is supposed to provide about 80%-90% of the depth for the swing not your arms …

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u/binjamin222 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Any swing tips? Thanks!”

Lead arm adduction. Keep your left arm on the left side of your body, and turn your shoulders and chest to get your arms to the top. ▶ this video

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