Neutral Spine?

[lagster]

I've been looking at this for a while now. I don't see many if any tour players that can maintain a neutral spine on the downswing. Some start out with the spine very straight, but they don't look that way at impact(Tiger, Adam Scott).

I am wonderning if this is even good for the back... to try to set up with the REAR END STUCK OUT, THE BACK, RAM-ROD STRAIGHT , AND CHIN UP? I think the rear out produces what is called the LORDONIC CURVE, which some say is desirable.

I know Annikan has done some studying on this, and has supplied some very interesting pictures of what players actually do.

What is the ideal POSTURE for performance and health?

[birdie_man]

Great question.

[hg]

I've been looking at this for a while now. I don't see many if any tour players that can maintain a neutral spine on the downswing. Some start out with the spine very straight, but they don't look that way at impact(Tiger, Adam Scott).

I am wonderning if this is even good for the back... to try to set up with the REAR END STUCK OUT, THE BACK, RAM-ROD STRAIGHT , AND CHIN UP? I think the rear out produces what is called the LORDONIC CURVE, which some say is desirable.

I know Annikan has done some studying on this, and has supplied some very interesting pictures of what players actually do.

What is the ideal POSTURE for performance and health?

Yes this is a great question....can you point me to the information and pictures that Annikan has supplied? Those of us who have lower back concerns would greatly appreciate discussion on posture throughout the motion.