Clearing Up the Concept of X Factor and X Factor Stretch.

Today starts a series of articles and "webinars" from Welch-e Technologies founder, Chris Welch.

Clearing Up the Concept of X Factor and X Factor Stretch.

Most golfers are familiar with the concept of X Factor.

The X Factor is the differential between max shoulders rotation and max hips rotation during the back swing. Recently Jim McLean updated the original X Factor concept with a recent article in Golf Digest, The Triple X Factor. The Triple X Factor brought to light that there is an increase in the differential between the hips and shoulders during the down swing. This is referred to in the Triple X Factor article as X Factor Stretch.

The problem with both the standard X Factor and now the X Factor Stretch information is that they lead to TWO very problematic misconceptions.

The first is that the body stores energy during the back swing by loading like a “coil” or a “spring”.

Second, that the magnitude of differential or stretch is most important in utilization of muscular potential in generating power.

In reality, just like any other dynamic, ballistic power activity, the body utilizes a movement pattern referred to as the “stretch-shorten cycle” during the golf swing to create muscular potential and produce more work or power output. It occurs during the down swing, NOT the back swing and is most dependant on the rate of stretch and the rate of transition from stretch to shorten, NOT the amount of stretch.

Webinar with Chris Welch to be Posted this Thursday, March 13.

We will explore the “stretch-shorten cycle” in the golf swing this Thursday, March 13, right here on the Better Golf With Fitness blog. Our exploration will shed some light on the myths and misconceptions while at the same time providing valuable information about golf swing technique and training.  Tune in this Thursday.

Chris Welch

President/CEO

Welch-e Technologies

www.welch-e.com

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