How Golf Posture Actually Controls Your Entire Swing Circle

Golfers are told to stay down through the shot all the time, but almost nobody explains why posture matters beyond that basic cue. In this behind-the-scenes clip from a live True Swing Retreat, Erika Larkin and a certified True Swing coach break down the real reason posture is everything in the golf swing: it is what points your swing circle at the golf ball in the first place. Before you dive in, grab our free 5 Pillars of a True Swing guide. It breaks down the core principles that connect directly to everything covered in this video. Download the 5 Principles of a True Swing → https://bit.ly/3DMcCb7 In this video, you'll learn: - Why the arms naturally seek a 90-degree relationship to the spine, and how that means your spinal angle at address literally determines where the swing circle is aimed - Why coming out of posture during the backswing is what causes over-swinging, not trying to swing too hard - How to think about the swing as a pinwheel rotating around a tilted spine axis, and why that mental model makes staying in posture much easier - How hip hinge differs from squatting or bending the knees, and why getting it right makes everything else in the swing simpler - Why monkey arms hanging naturally at a 90-degree relationship to the spine is the foundation of a repeatable swing shape If you want to experience this kind of instruction in person, check our events calendar here: https://bit.ly/4c5ptBU Other Videos You’ll Love → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C7ArbNrSEs → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVgAn5J4ex4 → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTb_WE7_sww Ready to Take the Next Step? → Get Personalized Golf Swing Feedback: https://bit.ly/3ZUZdVM → True Swing Foundations Online Course: https://bit.ly/4h00OB7 → Book a Retreat: https://bit.ly/4c5ptBU → Learn About Our Method: https://bit.ly/4iPib7V 📲 Follow Erika & True Swing https://www.instagram.com/true.swing.golf/ https://www.tiktok.com/@trueswinggolf https://www.facebook.com/erikalarkingolf https://www.instagram.com/erikalarkingolf/ https://trueswing.com True Swing by Erika Larkin is a simpler approach to golf that helps casual players find their rhythm, reduce frustration, and unlock their most natural swing. Through in-person retreats, intuitive coaching, and feel-based methods, we help golfers of all ages and abilities fall in love with the game again—no pressure, no gimmicks, just better golf. #TrueSwing #GolfTips #GolfDrills #ErikaLarkin #GolfSwing #PGAPro #GolfRetreat #SimpleGolf #GolfInstruction #WomensGolf #MensGolf #Golf