What The Arms Actually Do In The Backswing Will Shock You
3 golfers recommended it
Explainer · Intermediate
Explains what the arms actually do in the backswing, including gradual lead arm lift.
Why golfers recommend it
- Recommends video on takeaway backswing
- Lift lead arms
- Flat takeaway, lift arms gradually
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3 comments from Reddit
u/SunkTheBirdie 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Roast Away (so I can roast the ball)”
[preview.redd.it] Your hip turn ( left knee bend, right knee straightening) is oddly done early. It looks done before P2. I'd focus on the takeaway. the two things that control the takeaway are: wrist hinge and arm rotation. ▶ this video more education: What The Arms Actually Do In The Backswing ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video Perfect backswing ▶ this video ▶ this video Porzak - How To Wrist Hinge ▶ this video
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u/TheKingInTheNorth 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Can’t stop topping the ball”
If this is true it’s because you guys aren’t lifting your lead arms at all and just trying to lift the club using rotation and standing up out of posture. Watch this, or find the old arm swing illusion video for a more detailed explanation: ▶ this video
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u/Gus-Mats 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “Help”
You are taking the club back flat, lower than your shoulder line. All rotation, no arm lift. The club starts shallow at the end of your backswing and actually gets steeper when you shift into your downswing. Lift your arms gradually on the backswing. ▶ this video
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