The Real Reason You Can't Stop Standing Up In The Downswing
PGA-certified golf instructor Jonathan Chown breaks down the real root causes behind standing up in the downswing (early extension). He highlights three frequent faults—over-flexing the lead knee, getting the shaft across the line, and losing forward bend in transition. The video provides actionable drills using a chair, forearm training aid, and alignment stick to fix each root cause.
Avoid over-flexing the lead knee in the backswing, as excessive lowering forces you to stand up to hit the ball.
Fix an across-the-line shaft position at the top; steep shafts force the body to early extend as a subconscious shallowing mechanism.
Maintain forward flexion (chest down, lead hip back) during transition to prevent backing out of posture to give arms room.
Use feedback tools like a chair in front of the knees or an alignment stick under the armpit to train correct feels.
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