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Today I'm going to discuss the sternum and spine position at address through to impact. Larry Hink sent in a question asking how to keep a level sternum during his pre-loaded heavy right setup. But, the goal is not to keep a level sternum. In fact, it's impossible to swing with a level sternum and spine angle. You've got to have a slight tilt, which comes from being PLHR (pre-loaded heavy right).

Hi Surge,

So how can we keep sternum level and still pre-load heavy right?

Larry Hink

I didn't wear a hat today so you could see the top of my sunglasses. I also wore a shirt with multiple lines on it for reference points. This will allow you to see how the setup changes once I get into my pre-loaded heavy right position. The sternum and spine change from being level to having a tilted axis. We tilt the whole upper body because we need to have our weight on our back foot. We sink into the right side to the point that you should be able to lift up your front leg... Read More