The Early Extension Fix No One Is Telling You (Until Now!)

If you’ve been told you have an “early extension” in your golf swing, it’s time to throw that term out the window. What you’re actually doing is early thrusting—and that’s a backswing problem, not a downswing one. In this video, Mike Granato & Shaun Webb walk you through exactly what early thrust is, why it’s killing your ball-striking, and how to fix it with simple, on-range drills you can use TODAY. You’ll see why high-level players don’t “bend over more” at impact, and how understanding your lead femur and pelvis movement can unlock better posture, more consistent contact, and extra distance. We’ll cover the knee joint checkpoint, the “depth gauge” box drill, and the real key to keeping your hips working like the pros. Whether you’re a weekend golfer frustrated with topping shots, a competitive player fighting inconsistent strikes, or a coach looking for better training language for your students, this lesson will help you ditch early extension for good and finally hit the ball pure. The guys discuss: The truth about “early extension” vs. “early thrust” Why 99.99% of early thrust starts in the backswing How to use the knee checkpoint to fix your hip motion The depth gauge drill that keeps your pelvis from thrusting How to build a swing that holds posture through impact If you’re ready to stop losing power, stop fighting your body, and finally move like the best players in the world, watch this full breakdown and start making the change today. 👉 FREE: Inject Instant Consistency in your golf swing & Play Better More Often With This GO-TO DRILL: https://pages.athleticmotiongolf.com/... Video Chapters: 0:00 – What is “Early Extension” Really? 0:20 – The Truth About Early Thrust 1:01 – Why the Term “Early Extension” Misleads Golfers 1:50 – Early Thrust Is a Backswing Problem 2:45 – The Role of the Lead Femur in Backswing Control 3:05 – Common Mistakes When Lifting the Left Heel 4:04 – Balancing Hip Motion for Better Pelvis Control 4:42 – Knee Joint Checkpoint Drill 5:58 – Depth Gauge Drill for Pelvis Stability 7:15 – Understanding Knee Bend vs. Hip Rotation 8:29 – Key Thought Process for Swing Changes 9:17 – Two Drills to Eliminate Early Thrust for Good #golf #pga #athleticmotiongolf #amg #golftips