4.1 Core Activation - Chair Drill

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This drill teaches you how to coordinate how to move your upper and lower bodies together as one - just in opposite directions!

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jim
FINALLY, I find someone who even mentions shear force in the feet. I first learned this at the 1st international golf fitness seminar in 2004 held over two days in Orlando Fl. No instructor since that time has ever described these countering (and counterintuitive) forces needed in the feet to engage the core. Well done. Again, physics!
September 12, 2024
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Chuck
Thanks Jim I hope these core activation drills help give you what you’re looking for
September 13, 2024
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Diane
Chuck This new stuff will really help us all nail the GOAT code! In recent weeks, before the new videos came out I've been working a bit on 9-3 iron compression drills - the ones that actually compress are the ones where my core was in control! But it was still a bit hit and miss, like it wasn't yet dialed in. Again, without seeing any of this new material I had already had some insights that I didn't quite understand - like the Knockout the other week when I'd done 45 minutes of chipping practice beforehand - but then was hitting great shots on the course with all my clubs and easily winning the match. Having watched the live training this week I took those ideas to the course today and my putting and chipping were so much more controlled! So I'm really looking forward to working through this shed load of new instruction on correct core engagement. It makes so much sense, the core can stabilise everything in each swing and also protect the lower back. And because it connects the upper and lower body, it should help everything to synchronise and sequence correctly to build consistency. I've done Pilates for more than 20 years so hopefully have good core strength already that I can learn to activate in my golf game (Pilates exercises themselves don't major on core rotation). Thanks again Chuck 'Game Changer' Quinton !
September 3, 2024
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Chuck
I love it Diane, you're such a hard worker you deserve the win! I used to do pilates on a reformer and my core was NEVER as strong as it was then, it's such phenomenal work for the core muscles. The stuff we're going to cover in this weekend's webinar will really help you visualize how to use to create power.
September 3, 2024
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Paul
Hey Chuck, For me the core powered swing is the holy grail. I have been able to feel those muscles power the swing in rare instances. I recall one range session where I had full control of my swing with my core. I hit the ball perfect and they would land in the exact same area. I could feel that I could crank up the power in my core and really hit the sh#t out of the ball. After that it was gone. I'd love to get that feeling back. I'm hoping your instruction will waken these muscles consistently. Paul P.S. Core control is the magic that controls expert skiing. Without that, you are stuck as in intermediate forever. The core windup allows for the skiis to return to neutral way faster and effortlessly.
August 29, 2024
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Chuck
Exactly! The core is the thing that literally connects the two halves and glues the swing together. It's just a very challenging thing to get most people to engage, so I'm hoping these drills help. The core is something that is vital in all my other sports, so for my it's second nature, but for most of my students, it's a very foreign land.
August 30, 2024
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Paul
Chuck, going back with my core is easy for me. I just completely relax my shoulders and the core is what's left to create rotation (with a bit of restriction in the hips) . The problem is the downswing. Is the proper feel a right side crunch? That's the only way I can get the core to move with any speed. You talk about an uppercut. To me, the crunch causes the fast hip rotation and provides power to the punch. Am I on the right track? Paul
August 30, 2024
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Chuck
That's part of it, check out the other 3 core activation videos beneath this one.
August 31, 2024
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Johnny
For the chair drill: does the right oblique stretch and the left contract (left shoulder down) during the backswing and vice versa in the downswing (to get side bend)? Or do the shoulders stay level throughout the drill (which is not the same as a golf swing)?
August 28, 2024
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Chuck
Hi Johnny, yes, there is side bend occurring as well, I was just trying to keep it simple here as most don't know how to engage their core at all.
August 29, 2024
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Michael
Hey Chuck, hope all is well. This video is biomechanics 101, and it’s awesome content. Bit of feedback bit of a question here: I played baseball my entire life at a high level, and the exact move you’re making in the chair is quite natural to me. (Putting a slow pitch softball swing below for reference). The problem I’ve found is “golfifying” the move. Baseball is more about separation, you clear hips to initiate the swing. My lower half is more violent too, finding a sort of Scottie shuffle which isn’t weird in baseball at all. The question is, when should I feel that force vector starting to work, is it at the top? Once im in GDP? Because this part of the sequence kind of gets lost in translation to me and has led to me being super steep, or doing something that isnt sound to try to shallow. once I understand when to start this type of firing. Thanks!

August 21, 2024
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Chuck
Take a look at this and let me know if it helps. Great swing btw!

August 21, 2024
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Michael
That’s actual gold. Baseball is more reactionary so it makes sense why I think it’s “get to a good spot and pull the trigger.” For me personally I try to feel my right elbow and right knee working together through the ball. I’m an interesting case because I know the move inside and out, the isolation for me is figuring out how to do it with a club. Might help others in the group figure out why it’s so hard to do in golf. I’ll report back with feedback tomorrow.
August 21, 2024
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John
Learning core movement is a big deal. Still waiting for my medicine ball from Amazon and looking forward to really working on this with Craig. Turning back keeping the right arm straight is very hard for me and I expect others. I’m just feeling like I need to progress more slowly working with Craig through the unlimited videos. I’ve been a single digit player for 30 -40 years but never had a very good swing. Working to learn a good swing is exciting for me but it is hard work. I’m up for it but it’s slow going. Thanks for all the effort you are making to clarify how to get there.
August 21, 2024
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Chuck
Thanks John, this type of feedback is super useful for me to know what is needed to fill in the holes and what everyone at each level needs to help get them to the next level. I've slowed it down with today's putting video that you should have in your inbox now.
August 21, 2024
1.1 Introduction to The GOAT Code 1.2 The GOAT Delivery Position (GDP) 1.3 The GOAT Grip 1.4 The GOAT Setup 1.5 GOAT Ball Position 1.6 Trail Hand Putting Drill 1.7 Tiger Woods Tee Drill 1.8 Add Lead Hand to Putting Stroke 1.9 Skills Assessment Challenge: Putting
2.1 Clubface is KING 2.2 Trail Hand Chipping Stroke 2.3 Trail Hand Ripper Chip 2.4 Add Lead Hand to Chipping Stroke 2.5 Progressive Drill to Add Lead Hand 2.6 Add Lead Hand to Ripper Chip 2.7 Skills Assessment Challenge: Chipping
3.1 Transferring Power from the Core to the Hand 3.2 The GOAT Pitch Shot 3.3 Pitch Shot Starting Line Drill 3.4 Fundamentals of Compression 3.5 Skills Assessment Challenge: Pitching
4.1 Core Activation - Chair Drill 4.2 Core Activation - Medicine Ball Throws 4.3 Core Activation - Slam Ball 4.4 Core Activation - Punching Bag Power 4.5 20 Yard Wedge Shot Basics 4.6 Skills Assessment Challenge: 20 Yard Shots 4.7 40 Yard Wedge Shots - The Magic! 4.8 GOAT Power Sequence 4.9 The GOAT Drill 4.10 How to Increase Hand Speed - J Release 4.11 The Importance of the Waggle for Speed 4.12 How the Lead Side Works for Power 4.13 Magic of Supination 4.14 80 Yard Shots - Down the Line 4.15 The GOAT Takeaway 4.16 The GOAT 9 to 3 Drill
Webinar 1: The Core Webinar 2: Core Power & Putting Webinar 3 - Compression & Clubface Control Webinar 4 - Fascia & Effortless Power
Squish the Bug for Effortless Power - Pt 3 of 3 The GOAT Release The GOAT Release Intro - Endless Conveyor Belt GOAT Code Secret to Effortless Power - Pt 1 of 4 GOAT Code Effortless Power - Head Movement - Pt 2 of 4 GOAT Code Effortless Power - Using Your Head - Pt 3 of 4 GOAT Code Effortless Power - Take it to the Course - Pt 4 of 4

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