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Bryson DeChambeau's Drive: Unweight, Load, Push

Name: Bryson DeChambeau's Drive: Unweight, Load, Push
Uploaded: 2022-09-27T12:00:00+00:00
Duration: 9 min 2 s
Channel: Bryson DeChambeau
Description: Bryson DeChambeau keeps saying it: distance doesn’t come from a faster swing, but from the force you apply to the club at the right moment. He breaks it down into three principles, each paired with an exercise, and outlines the training regimen he follows.

Bryson DeChambeau keeps saying it: distance doesn’t come from a faster swing, but from the force you apply to the club at the right moment. He breaks it down into three principles, each paired with an exercise, and outlines the training regimen he follows.

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What the lesson shows

According to DeChambeau, the biggest misconception about speed is trying to accelerate right from the top of the swing: the club moves outward, and then you have to pull it in the opposite direction. Instead, you need to feel the club load down, so he can pull it through the impact zone. His goal isn't to swing “fast” but to apply more force to the handle, which results in greater clubhead and ball speed.

Three principles: to unload by raising the club quickly (the body rises, as if taking a small jump); recharge in the ground by turning the chest toward the left arm, which brings the arm fully back; finally, at the point of release, push away from the ground with his left foot, at an angle rather than straight up, to “swing” the club. To practice, he hits 120 to 150 balls as hard as he can, two to three times a week. He warns: it’s physically demanding—he’s even injured his own hand—so make sure to warm up in the gym first.

The Exercise, Step by Step

Raise the club with a lively motion, without straining your wrists right away: feel your body rise.
Even before you reach the top of the backswing, start applying force in the opposite direction.
Lower yourself back down toward the ground, turning your chest toward your left arm: the club loads up and wraps around your body.
When you reach the release point, push off the ground with your left foot at an angle.
Let the club “swing” toward the ball and finish in balance.
Repeat this movement at full intensity, accepting any missteps: the goal is speed, not direction.

Key Takeaways

Distance comes from the force applied to the clubhead, not from a faster swing.

Accelerating from the top sends the club outward.

Principle 1: Lift the club vigorously and let go; the body rises.

Principle 2: Recharge by turning your chest toward your left arm.

Principle 3: As you relax, push off the floor with your left foot at an angle.

Volume: 120 to 150 full-out sets, two to three times a week, with a well-conditioned body.

Mistakes to Avoid

Wanting to accelerate right at the top of the swing.
Tensing the wrists all at once right from the start, which causes a loss of strength and speed.
Press your left foot down instead of pushing diagonally.
Being afraid of making a mistake and holding back.
Doing set after set at full intensity without proper physical preparation or listening to your body.

Driving Range Mode

Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.

Exercise 1: Rise quickly, feel your body rise
Exercise 2: A partner holds the club at the top; you turn to the left while pushing off with your left foot
Exercise 3: Feel the weight of the club, swing it, and lift off the ground
Speed session: 120 to 150 balls at full speed, two to three times a week

Your Questions

Why does DeChambeau talk about power rather than speed?

In his view, swinging “fast” causes you to accelerate from the top, which sends the club outward. Applying more force to the shaft at the right moment, on the other hand, generates more clubhead speed and ball speed.

What does it mean to "lighten up" on the backswing?

As you swing the club upward with vigor, your body rises slightly, as if lifting off the ground. This then allows you to generate power from the ground on the downswing.

How do you push off with your left foot?

He pushes down slightly, but mainly at an angle, away from the ground, at the point of release. It is this thrust that delivers energy to the club: during the exercise, it even lifts off the ground.

How many balls do you need to hit to gain speed?

He recommends hitting 120 to 150 balls as hard as possible, two to three times a week. He stresses the importance of caution: warm up properly at the gym and stop if you feel any discomfort.

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