Unparalleled Coordination: The Sledgehammer Golf Swing #GolfHacks #AthleticPerformance

Shawn Clement of Wisdom in Golf explains how swinging a 6-10lb sledgehammer can unlock unparalleled coordination. By reacting to heavy dynamic weight, the body is forced to move athletically, preventing the 'inner athlete' from being benched during the golf swing. This drill helps golfers feel the weight of the tool to improve rhythm and power.

• Use a 6lb, 8lb, or 10lb sledgehammer to train your body's dynamic response.
• Heavy weight forces the body to coordinate as a single athletic unit rather than using isolated arm movements.
• Dynamic weight training helps 'unleash' the athlete in your swing.
• Feeling the weight shift is essential for creating a natural, unforced swing rhythm.

Go deeper

• The Sledgehammer Drill — Every coach who teaches it
• Distance loss — Causes, drills and coaches for this miss
• Rhythm — The lesson, across every coach
• Shawn Clement's Wisdom in Golf Lessons — Every video, sorted by what it teaches