What is Chest Bend?

What is Chest Bend?

What is Chest Bend?

Chest Bend evaluates posture and understands how the chest changes its bend throughout the backswing.

Note

Definition :  The forward/backward bend (tilt) of your chest. Vertical is zero and forward is positive, backward is negative.


How to Apply Chest Bend

📍 At Address — Check Forward Bend
Compare their forward bend at address to their Chest Lead Side Bend at the top to understand how their posture changes throughout the backswing.

📍 At the Top — Check Chest Bend
In the backswing, monitor Chest Bend to make sure it isn’t too negative (extension) or too positive (flexion).

Tip

See how Sportsbox coaches use Chest Bend during lessons!

🎥 Alex LaFlamme: Chest Bend vs. Chest Side Bend

🎥 Steve Buzza: Chest Bend for a Full Backswing

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