🔘 GOLF TILT PHASE DOCTRINE™: CORE IGNITION
Every 1° of pelvic tilt begins at the core.
PART I – Foundations of Pelvic Tilts in a Golf Swing
🔘 Chapter 1 – Foundations of Pelvic Tilt in Golf Performance
“I’ve rebuilt my swing. Changed my grip. Switched coaches. But the slice won’t die—and no one can explain why.”
Pelvic tilt governs spinal stability and rotation. It’s not posture—it’s muscular ignition. Learn how tilt shapes swing integrity and protects against compensation.
🔘 Chapter 2 – Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Pelvis
“I stretch my hip flexors. Foam roll my back. Do mobility drills every week. But my pelvis still locks mid-swing—and I have no idea why.”
The pelvis transfers force through the kinetic chain. This chapter breaks down anatomical control of tilt and rotation. Apply anatomical clarity to golf mechanics.
🔘 Chapter 3 – Core Musculature: Functional Versus Tight
“I brace my abs. I squeeze my glutes. I do everything they say—but the power still leaks at impact. And now my wrists are taking the punishment.”
Deep core activation supports tilt; tightness disrupts it. Learn to distinguish functional engagement from reactive bracing. Activate TVA and obliques for stable rotation.
PART II – The Doctrine Applied
🔘 Chapter 4 – Posterior Pelvic Tilt (PPT), Core Activation, Injury Risk & Performance Benefit
This chapter teaches you how posterior pelvic tilt (PPT) behaves across the golf swing—not as a fixed posture, but as a dynamic, muscular strategy. You’ll learn how to sequence PPT across swing phases, activate the core with precision, and protect the spine under rotational load. Each phase reveals a distinct biomechanical challenge—and a performance opportunity when tilt is applied with anatomical clarity.
What You’ll Learn
- How PPT behaves differently in setup, downswing, and follow-through
- Which muscles must activate (and when) to stabilize the spine and protect against injury
- How to apply PPT as a dynamic performance strategy—sequenced for power, protection, and long-term durability
Stage 1: Setup and Backswing
- PPT Intensity: Low to Moderate
- Core Activation: Light TVA draw-in; glutes and hamstrings provide baseline tension
- Injury Risk: Low → Risk arises from excessive anterior tilt or poor setup geometry
Immersive Problem: Many golfers begin with excessive anterior tilt, leading to lumbar arching and gluteal inhibition. The pelvis tips forward, the spine hyperextends, and the swing begins with instability. The clubface may look square—but the body isn’t braced to rotate around it.
Performance Benefit: Establishes neutral spine and pelvic control, prevents anterior drift, primes the body for rotational loading, and enhances consistency of address position.
Stage 2: Downswing
- PPT Intensity: High
- Core Activation: Hyperactivation of TVA, internal obliques, and glutes; peak intra-abdominal pressure
- Injury Risk: High → Greatest risk for lumbar shear, disc compression, and rotational overload if PPT collapses
Immersive Problem: This is where most injuries occur. If PPT collapses mid-downswing, the spine absorbs torque directly. The lumbar discs compress. The pelvis unlocks. The wrists overwork. And the swing loses its anchor.
Performance Benefit: Braces the spine under torque, locks the pelvis for efficient force transfer, maximizes rotational power, and enhances ground force utilization.
Stage 3: Follow-Through
- PPT Intensity: Moderate
- Core Activation: Sustained engagement to control deceleration and protect spinal alignment
- Injury Risk: Moderate → Risk increases if core disengages too early, leading to compressive rebound or instability
Immersive Problem: Many golfers disengage the core too early. The spine rebounds. The pelvis drifts. And the body compensates with hyperextension—setting the stage for chronic overload and recovery delays.
Performance Benefit: Controls spinal release and exit mechanics, prevents compensatory extension, preserves lumbar health, and supports long-term durability.
🔘 Chapter 5 – Phase-Specific APT in the Setup
“I feel stable in setup. But the pelvis keeps tipping forward—and I lose control before I even swing.”
APT disrupts torque and clubface control. This chapter maps APT behavior across phases. Restore pelvic control through muscular correction.
PART III – Posterior vs Anterior Tilt Comparatives
🔘 Chapter 6 – Problems Indicative of APT & Phase-Specific Consequences
“I rotate hard. I brace my core. But the pelvis keeps collapsing—and my swing keeps falling apart.”
APT dysfunction alters swing path and joint loading. Diagnose tilt breakdowns phase by phase. Intervene with targeted corrections for swing restoration.
🔘 Chapter 7 – PPT and APT Exercise Principles
“I do core drills. I stretch. But I still lose control mid-swing—and I don’t know what’s missing.”
Tilt correction requires phase-specific muscular engagement. Build PPT and APT routines using breath and TVA activation. Adapt exercises to match swing demands.
🔘 Chapter 8 – Evaluation of Pelvic Tilts
“I’ve had assessments. I’ve done screens. But no one’s ever tested how I tilt—and that’s where I break down.”
Tilt evaluation is essential for coaching and rehab. Learn visual and biomechanical assessment cues. Spot dysfunction early and guide restoration.
🔘 Chapter 9 – PPT & APT Protocol
“I’ve tried routines. I’ve followed programs. But nothing locks in—and I still collapse under pressure.”
This chapter delivers the full PPT & APT protocol. Sequence TVA, glutes, and obliques across swing phases. Apply doctrine-ready routines for durability and control.
PART IV – Demonstrating Comparatives of Posterior vs Anterior Pelvic Tilt
Professional Focus:
This section translates tilt theory into applied movement. It compares posterior and anterior pelvic tilt across all swing phases—setup, backswing, downswing, impact, and follow-through—using tactile feedback, muscle activation, and visual landmarks.
Coaches and clinicians will learn how tilt influences sequencing, stability, and injury risk—and how to guide athletes through real-time correction and performance enhancement.
🔘 Chapter 10 – Why Focusing on Hip Rotation Is a Bad Idea
“They keep telling me to rotate. But every time I do, my spine twists and my pelvis escapes.”
Hip rotation without tilt control causes instability. Learn why tilt must precede rotation. Reframe coaching cues to protect spinal integrity.
🔘 Chapter 11 – Pelvic Tilt Solutions with Transversus Abdominis in Golf Specifics
“I activate my core. I feel strong. But I still lose control mid-swing—and I don’t know which muscle’s failing.”
TVA is the ignition switch for tilt. Activate it using breath, timing, and tactile feedback. Build TVA-first routines for rotational power.
PART V – Supporting Research and Injury Sources
🔘 Chapter 12 – Supporting Research and Injury Sources
“I’ve seen the injuries. I’ve read the papers. But I need a framework that connects tilt to real outcomes.”
Tilt dysfunction links to golf-specific injuries. Explore research on lumbar shear and disc compression. Use clinical data to validate tilt correction.
PART VI – Golf Injury Research & Evidence Framework
🔘 Chapter 13 – Tilt and Injury Recovery
“I’m rehabbing my spine. I’m rebuilding my swing. But no one’s explained how tilt fits into recovery.”
Tilt dysfunction is common in rehab. Restore tilt after spine or hip injury using phase-specific reactivation. Coach tilt during return-to-play for long-term durability.
🔘 Chapter 14 – Tilt and Performance Longevity
“I’m aging. I’m adapting. But I want to keep playing—and I need a system that protects me.”
Tilt protects aging golfers and extends careers. Prevent overuse injuries through tilt control. Coach tilt as a long-term investment in movement health.
PART VII – Hyperstryk Gravity Flow in Motion
This chapter is quite advanced—but surprisingly easy to apply.
It offers a thorough demonstration and hands-on application of how gravity flows through every joint across all phases of the golf swing. From setup to follow-through, gravity shapes joint alignment, muscular engagement, and torque release. You’ll learn to feel it, sequence it, and command it—so your swing becomes anatomically honest and biomechanically durable. Coaches and students alike will be guided through full-body calibration, using gravity as a performance ally, not a passive force.