Faults and Fixes – The Wood Chop

If you try these exercises and you find them to be too challenging or uncomfortable, do not continue, until you have consulted with your physician.  All exercises for golf should be customized to your needs after a proper evaluation. If you want to build a stronger foundation for movements like the wood chop, start with hip mobility training to power your rotation. The wood chop pattern also directly supports fixing the reverse spine angle swing fault, one of the most common issues that limits power and consistency in the golf swing.

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Want to take your golf to the next level? Our FitGolf® Trainers are experts at working one-on-one with you to tailor a training program to meet the specific needs of your body and help you achieve the results you are hoping to see in your golf. You can also build on that foundation with hip stability drills for rotational power to bring more consistency to every swing. For a deeper look at one of the most powerful drivers of performance, explore hip speed training for rotational power and how it directly impacts your club speed.

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Looking for more exercise resources, blog posts or monthly golf-specific exercise content sent straight to your inbox? If you’re working through movement faults, you may also want to explore foam rolling to fix movement faults and whether it belongs in your routine. Understanding ground reaction forces and swing power is another essential concept for golfers looking to get more from their movement training.