Golf Swing Left Arm Rotation and Lift
4 golfers recommended it · 2023–2026
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains letting the lead arm rotate in the swing and the arm swing illusion.
Why golfers recommend it
- Let arms rotate
- Recommends video on release clubface
- Arm swing illusion oldie goodie
- Grip and lead forearm videos
Summaries are written by AI from what golfers said about the video.
4 comments from Reddit
u/Substantial_Team6751 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Struggling to understand arm turn”
Check out the arm swing illusion videos. ▶ this video shorter original video: ▶ this video An oldie but a goodie: ▶ this video
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u/SunkTheBirdie 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “Why do I look so stiff?”
10 finger grip is an issue. [preview.redd.it] and your lead forearm is rotating in the wrong direction. you can tell because the face of the club is "looking" at the ball for much too long. if you watch this video he goes over the 3 parts to a backswing and goes over your takeaway issue. Monte perfect shoulder turn ▶ this video Golf Swing Left Arm Rotation and Lift - Monte ▶ this video
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u/TacticalYeeter 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “What’s causing the chicken wing?”
Yes. The back of the hand should kind of slap down toward the ground and then out and be turning over so the logo on the glove points behind you after impact. Basically you need to let the clubhead pass you and keep going up and left on the circle you're swinging on. The more you try to not let the clubhead pass your hands the worse it'll be. Think about letting your left elbow point more at your left hip as you …
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u/andmaythefranchise 2023 · r/GolfSwing · in “Don’t hold back. Need all of the tips!”
Gotta let those arms rotate: ▶ this video ▶ this video
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