Get More Distance: How to Use Your Hips in the Golf Swing

Published: March 3, 2026

Hip rotation in the golf swing is one of the most misunderstood sources of power — and getting it right can be the difference between weak contact and explosive distance. But only when you understand how to use your hips in the golf swing properly will you start seeing real results.

how to use the hips in golf for distanceFind out how to use your hips properly.

Some golfers rip their hips aggressively through impact, while others arrive at the ball with their hips nearly square — both extremes rob you of the lower body power you need for consistent, long drives.

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In this video, you'll learn how to find the right balance in your hip movement through impact and when it actually makes sense to feel a push from your trail side versus a pull from the lead side.

(Yes, the RotarySwing method has long emphasized pulling — but some golfers genuinely need to feel a push. Watch the video to find out which camp you fall into and why.)

Whether your hips are too active and spinning out, or too quiet and stuck, you'll walk away with a clear picture of what needs to change to unlock more golf swing distance. You can also get a free AI swing analysis to instantly identify whether your hip mechanics are limiting your power.

BONUS: Get expert advice you can lean on when you really need to smack one hard — the kind of reliable, high-pressure technique that holds up on the course when it counts most.

Watch this video now to find the right hip rotation balance in your lower body and start hitting with more speed and power today. Then reinforce what you learn with the GOAT Drill video lesson to build the movement pattern from the ground up.

Checkpoints for Practice

  • Movements Work in Pairs: Both Push and Pull Work Together — neither side can dominate
  • It Is OK to Push With the Trail Leg as Long as it is in Balance With the Pull of the Lead Side
  • Trail Leg Will Push as Lead Side Pulls — this coordinated action drives the powerful hip turn through impact

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