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Improper Weight Shift in Golf: How to Diagnose and Fix It


Published: March 2, 2026

Improper weight shift is the #1 problem in most amateur golf swings.

Yet, much of the weight transfer advice circulating among golfers is simply wrong.

Not only can these weight shift myths destroy your consistency, but they can also cause hip pain, back pain, and potentially lead to serious injury.

A round of golf shouldn't leave you sore or physically worn out.

In the Overview video, I'll break down 3 common weight shift myths and show you how to analyze your own swing to determine exactly what needs to be corrected!

Here's what you'll discover:

  • Why "bumping" your hips laterally may be dangerous to your long-term health,
  • How keeping your weight "stacked" can introduce chronic inconsistency, and
  • How leaving your weight on the lead side can cause chunked shots and significant distance loss.

Watch both videos now because a proper weight shift is essential for a safe, powerful, and consistent golf swing! For a detailed look at how your weight shift compares to the elite model, try a free AI swing analysis that tracks your body positions throughout the swing.

Checkpoints for Practice

  • Identify which of the 3 weight shift myths may be affecting your swing — lateral hip bump, stacked weight, or lead-side dominant
  • Analyze your own swing using the diagnostic framework presented in the video
why you should not bump your hip in golfThe "hip bump"...a common and dangerous piece of advice!

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