It's Not What You Think! Arms Straight Secret! 🔑

The ability to keep your LEAD ARM STRAIGHT in the golf swing has a direct influence on how successfully you manage the radius of your swing, and RADIUS MANAGEMENT = CONTACT CONSISTENCY!
So many golfers are plagued by arms that flex too much throughout the golf swing which leads to issue with CONTACT, CONSISTENCY and LOSS OF POWER.
And unfortunately, despite knowing that your arms are flexing too much, simple "trying to keep the lead arm straight" isn't going to fix your problems any time soon, and that's because the REAL cause of your flexed LEAD arm, is your excessively flexed TRAIL ARM. That's right, the reason you have poor arm structure is the fault of your TRAIL arm - you've been looking in the wrong place all this time!
The Golfing Machine Book explains this phenomenon as "extensor action".
The relationship between your hands on the grip is called EXTENSOR ACTION. Since your left arm is kept straight by the outward pressure of your right palm against your left thumb, the length of the radii created by your arm and the club remains the same. Therefore, your club must inevitably make good contact with your ball. Extensor action joins the hands together and allows the two arms to work together. As long as a steady outward pressure against the thumb is maintained, the left arm will remain straight and will be tension free, from address to the top of the back swing, returning to impact.
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[@deviusfeilds]

Does anyone else pick up a golf club while Rob talks? I think it works really well to get the feeling he's discussing.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Love it! 😍

[@joshualara8944]

All the time. So glad he’s making videos again.

[@scottsteibel]

Yup, I think so too

[@robcheneygolf1]

@@joshualara8944 thank you! 🙏🏻

[@user2023workingonmygame]

I keep extra golf clubs set aside in our living room, my home office and lanai (screened in porch) for when I watch Rob’s videos so I can try to mimic the moves and positions he describes. Not sure my wife is real happy about it but my golf game has definitely improved. Seriously!

[@irongeek7933]

This is the best explanation of the right arm and hand I have seen by anyone. I always heard that you move through like skipping a rock but it did not resonate with me. The pushing of the right arm is the swing thought I needed. I was trying to make my left arm rigid and honestly, my elbow on my left arm was developing tendinitis and I was just getting frustrated, as my arms were bending through impact and follow through. I knew I needed to keep my elbows close and get width on my backswing but I could not feel it. The pushing of the right arm, particularly through impact makes it easier for me to keep my shaft lean and move my hands through impact. I think being so right hand dominated caused me to struggle and for this explanation to make so much sense to me.

[@robcheneygolf1]

That’s awesome, Scott! Thanks for sharing your experience! 🙏🏻

[@robertknorr8470]

Rob, I have played golf approximately 40 years, am 72 years old. Have been struggling with my game the past year or more. Hitting ball fatigue,thin, etc. Have played two rounds since watching your video above. It has made a tremendous difference in my Iron play as far as striking the ball much more solid and consistently. I am going to practice this move of tucking in the right elbow on a daily basis. My last two rounds were 82 and yesterday 79 ! It has been a very long time since I turned in scores like this! Thanks for a great lesson, you definitely have my attention. 😊

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Robert! Happy to hear the video was so helpful! 🙏🏻

[@leonardwilbur991]

This is literally the best explanation of this to make it make sense. Thank you !

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Leonard. Nice of you to say so! 🙏🏻

[@DCVersace]

This is a huge lesson if you have an issue getting the arms straight ....I've been focusing on keeping my left arm straight...once I started focusing on my right arm everything came together

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks, Sam! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@rustyisip993]

Same here this fixed my swing thanks!!

[@Wrkn4it]

I just need to tell you are amazing!!!! Thank you for your instruction and explanations. They have helped enjoy golf and help my son get started in golf. You are a gentleman and a scholar sir.

[@robcheneygolf1]

That’s lovely to read and very kind of you to say so! Good luck to you and your son for the wonderful journey! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lawrencedimartini2449]

You're just brilliant ..Thank you indeed

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you too! 🙏🏻

[@iowabowtech1]

This is precisely what I've been working on this year. One of the best videos I've seen on the topic. Well done.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching and commenting on the video. Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

[@dancrabtree2662]

Outstanding stuff - never really focused on the right arm before. Just tried this on the range and was instantly flushing it! With irons and woods. Can’t wait to try it out on the course !!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Love it, Dan! Great to hear! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@RonaldGoulet-h8n]

This guy is really good explaining the control of the arms through the swing,can’t wait to try this as I’ve been alligator arming my arms restricting power and balance.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Appreciate the comment. Glad the video was so helpful!

[@RaulGarcia-ud2de]

I have been playing only for three years from scratch and this video is immediately changing my irons and drive performance. Great!!

[@robcheneygolf1]

That’s amazing! Well done 👏🏻

[@christophers.1517]

Wonderful lesson, Rob! So good to see you again on YT!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@rlmonson]

Rob this is brilliant. I have never heard this aspect of the swing explained in such a manner. After watching this I had a range session. I added 7 yards to my short irons and over 10 with long irons (4 and 5 iron). I reduced mishits as I was able to maintain a straight left arm through impact. Thank you so much!

[@robcheneygolf1]

That’s awesome, Rick! So happy to hear the video was so helpful for you! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@famvdla]

Really good swing tip I never really thought about my right hand relative to grip

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you. Glad it was so helpful.

[@knuteboy3778]

This is incredible Rob! I've just started working on S&T, and I just wasn't able to get that top of the backswing position that you see in every good player. I was struggling mightily. I figured I was just too heavyset or my arms were too short or I was too inflexible or something, and I would never be able to do it. Then I saw this video! That right hand being in the correct position and providing pressure is the secret sauce. It all fell right into place and I'm giddy! I'm wearing out the mirror watching me construct the arm structure over and over again...lol. Thank you so much!Your videos have had the most impact on me as far as developing my swing.

[@robcheneygolf1]

That's really cool to hear! Happy the videos are proving so helpful for you!

[@TheSandersl1]

Great explanation Rob! I had been experiencing inconsistent in my golf swing results, and could not figure-out how I lost my swing, Your lesson is on point, and when I executed it properly my swing was more smoother and faster without apply extra effort. Thank You!

[@robcheneygolf1]

That's great to hear! Thanks for watching 👍

[@randykinkade1940]

Glad you are back on KZbin. As always, like your style and instruction. Lot of great information on the right arm…and left arm. Performing those movements helps the body to rotate properly. Thank you Rob.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Randy! 👍🏻

[@GWills-ys6rd]

Why has nobody mentioned this right arm theory & methodology in the past 20 years! In terms of swing fundamentals, this is massively helpful, arm structure is absolutely crucial in terms of a consistent and powerful impact. 👍

[@gdo3510]

It has 100% been mentioned and taught in the past 20 years by tons of people. think you just need to look around more.

[@GWills-ys6rd]

Who?

[@gdo3510]

@@GWills-ys6rd you can start by googling “the arm swing illusion” by Jim Waldron. Take it from there. There’s a lot of material

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad the video was helpful. It's certainly not a concept that is discussed frequently within the golf teaching industry.

[@GWills-ys6rd]

@@robcheneygolf1 I agree Rob. 👍

[@mont9380]

Bravo! Very well explained !!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@mikewills9053]

Another great video Rob! Your videos (and lessons) have helped my game more than words can explain. You are truly a fabulous teacher! Keep up the amazing work!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Mike. Appreciate the support! 💪🏻

[@russquick7899]

Good session Rob. I ALWAYS learn something from your teaching. You are the best, Be good-Russ

[@robcheneygolf1]

Always appreciate your support, Russ!

[@rickgarza265]

God gracious !! I feel like jumping out bed and going the course to apply this ! Thanks for the excellent, effective, and helpful lesson Rob

[@robcheneygolf1]

Hope it helps you, Rick! 🤞🏻

[@tonydutra9902]

one of the best explanations i ever experienced!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Wow, thanks! 👍🏻

[@ClaroCapilla]

Looks like this is also going to help with my plane and low point issues! Thank you, Rob!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Hope it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@Michael-xu4in]

Thanks Rob. Some of the best instruction around

[@robcheneygolf1]

Appreciate the kind words, Michael! 🙏🏻

[@jtboise1]

Great explanation. I often feel (by accident) that I hit my best shots when my arm stays straight. Never knew the role of the right arm in all this.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Happy the video helped to clarify this for you. Keep crushing it!!!

[@johnmooney5223]

Great stuff Rob this has been an issue for me for years. Much appreciated!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Very welcome, John! 👍🏻

[@charlesling7042]

This is an excellent lesson, I am now able to compress the golf ball. 👍👍👍

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad it helped, Charles! 💪🏻

[@MoneyIsntRealGeorge]

First video I’ve seen from you. Subscribed.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you!

[@johnanthony6214]

Wow stop the power at the end of the mat brilliant ! Never heard that before,it keeps your swing under control and ballanced Thanks a million

[@robcheneygolf1]

You’re welcome, John! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@bobp.6337]

I have found that the best way for me to keep my lead arm straight thru impact is to rotate better thru impact. And the only way i can keep rotating enough thru impact and into the release is to flare out, a lot, my lead foot. Sometimes its the little and unexpected things.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Great point. Rotation is so important and the foot flare plays a huge role in that!

[@BP-1972]

Same with me. Flaring out my lead foot was a god send.

[@robcheneygolf1]

@@BP-1972 it’s probably the easiest thing to do for 90% of golfers! 👣

[@JohnMcGeown-s4h]

Thanks Rob an excellent watch Great explanation of the right arm

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks for watching!

[@AdamOutdoorsPNW]

I’m new to golf and this channel has helped me out learning my mistakes from your super informative golf swings. Just hope I can channel your teaching and it’s hard. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. 😊🎉

[@chriscoffey4522]

This is a great instructional video. Thanks so much!!!!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad it was so helpful, Chris!

[@habh8r77]

Appreciate the slow mo and video repeats on the swing after the instruction…really helps to see it

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@williammeredith3618]

i figured this out myself left arm straight. I didnt focus on the push out felling with right arm but is open at address. Great video i told my friends to view

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻

[@amitray8589]

Undoubtedly the best explanation! Thanks Rob🎉🎉

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

This tip has made a real difference in my shots, particularly my iron shots.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Love to read comments like this! 👍🏻

[@waynedunkley2015]

Wow someone that know what they are talking about! Technical sure but i understand what, why and how to improve now. Sure it takes time but better than a lot of other people on here with tips and quick fixes.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks, Wayne! 👍🏻

[@davidkramer4250]

I love how all of your videos are always great!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you so much!

[@smoozerish]

this is correct about trail arm......good tip

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you!

[@geoffjohnston1708]

Great video and a great lesson - I have been focusing on keeping my left arm straight, but failing miserably - I will definitely be trying the right arm tip next time out. Thanks.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks, Geoff! Happy to hear the video was helpful for you! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@warrencoombes4258]

Great video, changing my trailing arm to this, along with changing my grip as per your other video had an immediate positive impact on my shots at the range today. Cheers.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad it helped! 👍🏻

[@stephenpole4260]

Fabulous golf instruction, you keep it so simple

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Stephen! 🙏🏻

[@bradyaero]

best lesson ever!!! thank you so much Rob, its really helping me to hit pure!

[@robcheneygolf1]

That's great to hear!

[@TobyScheckter-s8q]

Great explanation Rob , will try that hand pressure with stop quick drill . Toby

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks, Toby!

[@PickleRiiiiick]

Clear, precise instructions. Love it.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@lenardtan7169]

Great tips again

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks. Glad you like them!

[@neilmccabe1498]

What a super video. Your videos combined with Tom Saguto made me focus on keeping the left arm as straight as possible but tbh I was struggling. I think this tip may really help me get there. Can't wait to get to the range.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks, Neil! Hope it helps you. 🙏🏻

[@wes1spence]

The best golf lesson I’ve ever had. Thank you so much !!!!!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Great to hear, so glad it helped! 👍🏻

[@gerx18]

Love this method, it did not come overnight,but worked at it till l now understand the swing.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad it helped! 👍🏻

[@johnnyhershberger6294]

Great explanation! But in a previous video when you were talking about the the Hogan move 3 & 1 you said to use a golf glove under your arm pit, question,does this pushing away the hand away from the shoulder for width but still maintain pressure to hold the glove in my armpit is what I should be feeling? Thank you very much, your videos are an eye opener!

[@patrickcosgrove5272]

This makes so much sense , thank you ! ❤

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks for watching, Patrick! 👍🏻

[@redmosq4197]

This makes sense to me. Looking forward to trying this on the range today. Thanks

[@robcheneygolf1]

You’re welcome. Hope it helps you! 👍🏻

[@jc238]

Makes a lot of sense, thanks.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@ggbats]

Rob, Continued great content. Would it possible in the future videos to review the other “accumulators” described in the Golfing Machine?

[@robcheneygolf1]

Let me see if I can get to this in the coming weeks 🙏🏻

[@ggbats]

Thanks Rob. I think exposing more of us to the great information that's in the Golfing Machine would be very beneficial. @@robcheneygolf1

[@issues8488]

I always try to take in your advice after all these years.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Hope it’s helping you 🙏🏻

[@markboyanton9880]

Good information as always. Thanks for another great video.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks for watching, Mark! Appreciate the support!

[@rogergill971]

Great video lessons I now remember what I used to do I have been struggling for a while with my swing thanks very much good lesson

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks so much, Roger! 👍🏻

[@marcmanion4264]

Love your work Rob!!!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Marc! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@davidjsouth231]

Great video instruction. A friend sent this to me as I’m getting back into the game to develop another hobby as I approach retirement.

[@robcheneygolf1]

That’s great, David. You have amazing friends! 😅

[@gerryshields4722]

As always great stuff, thanks so much👍🏻😁

[@robcheneygolf1]

You're very welcome, Jerry!

[@ahmadghanem2414]

Great source of power . Thanks

[@robcheneygolf1]

You're welcome

[@Jdeneik]

Excellent thank you!

[@robcheneygolf1]

You’re welcome! 👍🏻

[@damndaniel3]

Great video, thank you

[@robcheneygolf1]

You’re welcome! 👍🏻

[@akaratrujirasettakul7367]

Thanks a lot, Rob. I'm going to do this to fix my bending arm.

[@robcheneygolf1]

You’re welcome. Hope the drill is helpful for you! 👍🏻

[@marcusgeorge1825]

Great video. Thank you. Just subscribed.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you so much! 💪🏻

[@ajack3380]

Looking at the comments I can see I’m not the only person that finds Rob’s instruction the most useful and understandable on KZbin! I’ve got down to 11.5 just by watching Rob’s instruction and this is another tip I need to try! Glad you are back Rob.

[@robcheneygolf1]

That's so awesome to hear. well done, Allan!

[@Bobt98]

Another awesome explanation Rob

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Bob!

[@paulwelsh9325]

Hey Rob I’ve just subscribed and sent you a small tip. The pressure at impact which is what Pete Cowan talks about I was well aware of mate . But that lead arm tip is the best golf lesson I’ve ever heard . Now that is a game changer so thanks 🚀

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks so much, Paul! Glad the video was so helpful for you 👍🏻

[@CRCCPastor]

Fantastic instruction sir. Thanks!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michsneddon6077]

This video is unreal. This plus flying wedge is basically the golf swing! Question for the right hand pressure point on the grip, I have a stronger left hand grip and strongish right hand grip. When I apply the pressure to the grip using this pressure point I'm pushing on the top of the back of the left thumb bone and it actually hurts a bit... Do I adjust this with a strong grip?

[@rickpetryk2658]

Wow great explanation thank you

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you, Rick! 👍🏻

[@jerryodglen331]

Thanks!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@rodneyalo4817]

Very nice great teaching

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@mfnflyw16]

Love all your videos!! I had a total replacement of left shoulder about 15 months ago. Seems to make it very difficult, no matter what I try, to keep left arm straight very long?

[@zazenforever4940]

Hi Rob. Excellent video! Do you also place the left arm in the "give blood" position at setup?

[@rudyruiz9521]

Never thought about it like that, but I would also suggest after taking the club away from the ball about 20%, stop and stand straight up. The club will be a little higher than the shoulders in position

[@robcheneygolf1]

Hope the video was helpful, Rudy. 🙏🏻

[@analizafujie2692]

Awesome video thank you for this

[@robcheneygolf1]

Glad you enjoyed it! 👍🏻

[@avrilbonner7751]

Great video, thank you. Ball: As you come down, do you look before the ball, at the ball or after the ball.

[@robcheneygolf1]

I look at the ball, but I’ve seen golfers do well looking AFTER the ball to help with their contact. Find which one works best for you.

[@avrilbonner7751]

​@robcheneygolf1, great answer. Thank you😊

[@thomasroughton5345]

Great thanks

[@robcheneygolf1]

You are welcome

[@martint8017]

Hi Rob Ive never seen your content before but it showed up after watching a watch prediction video for Watches and Wonders (that's a lot of watches lol) Anyway, the video is brilliant. Really watchable, explained thoroughly and most importantly, easy to follow and understand I've followed for more of the same! Thanks

[@robcheneygolf1]

Welcome aboard! Very happy to have you WATCHing the videos!

[@andrewleventis8341]

thank you this has been my problem for the past 40 years

[@robcheneygolf1]

I hope the video was helpful, Andrew 🙏🏻

[@cyclewerx1]

Thank you!

[@robcheneygolf1]

You’re welcome! 👍🏻

[@akiansari7291]

This has really helped keeping me on plane too. My over the top move has disappeared! Such a good lesson

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful! 🙏🏻

[@gregoryhammond9541]

I need a lesson with you asap!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Would love to help you! I’m on Skillest for online lessons. skillest.com/app/profile/rob-cheney-2

[@danielweihert2943]

thank you

[@robcheneygolf1]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@archer189]

thank you sir

[@robcheneygolf1]

You're welcome!

[@dannieves5040]

Great explanation👏👏 Do you do the same with the driver?

[@robcheneygolf1]

Yes I do, absolutely!

[@roblockhart8410]

Nice video

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@carlosfreitasdasilva9150]

Thanks

[@bayougolf7524]

For someone who’s been working hard by focusing on the lead arm and now healing up from a sore elbow…this is what the doctor ordered Makes much more sense

[@robcheneygolf1]

Happy you found the video and that it helped you! Good luck! 💪🏻

[@nevens123]

Love your content, Rob. Just want to point out however that if you look at the slow motion, what you’re actually doing is different than what you tell us you’re doing. I’m referring to that flying wedge look that you ultimately finish in, isn’t what is happening through p7 to p8. You’re actually releasing the club slightly through p8 then coming back to that wedge position artificially. Would you agree? Having said that, if we take your video to be fact, how would you alter it for Driver?

[@robcheneygolf1]

Fair point and good observation. The post impact “feel” that I’m describing is a feel I’m searching for, rather than an actual achievable position. But it serves to delay the release enough to still allow for the desired impact alignments with the arms/wrists/club. Hope that makes sense.

[@scottsteibel]

Thanks Rob,this is my biggest problem. I think.

[@robcheneygolf1]

Hope it helps, Scott.

[@TexasGolfer]

Doing this also tends to get your wrist angles correct at the top of the swing.

[@thinkingtoomuch7974]

Good tip!

[@robcheneygolf1]

Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@jeffrielly]

I used to hit horrible slices with my driver, but once I learned about tucking in the trail arm that went away, now I have a tendency to hit a VERY VERY mild fade with my driver, better then slicing it off the planet.

[@bobp.6337]

Rob - on that pressure point with the right hand on the grip: Is it resting the life line of the right hand over the left thumb?

[@robcheneygolf1]

Yes, exactly 👍🏻

[@carlor.s.4742]

Lately I've been trying to get my lead shoulder under my chin more, because I feel like this helps to keep more width in my swing & a straighter left arm. Does that make any sense Rob?

[@robcheneygolf1]

It does… but I wouldn’t necessarily say that one equals the other. But the thought you’re describing could certainly encourage more width and a straighter left arm.

[@georgejung5429]

Trail bicep facing forward 👍🏻

[@robcheneygolf1]

💪🏻