If you’re looking to build rotational strength for sports like golf, tennis, or combat sports that demand torque, incorporating hip rotation and foot pivots into your training can make a big difference.

However, there’s a trade-off. When swinging lighter clubbells, you can pivot your feet and hips freely.

But with heavier clubbells, I find it’s best to shift your weight in the opposite direction.

This helps you stay balanced and maintain control, preventing the club from pulling you off-center.

It’s hard to shift your weight in the opposite direction if you’re pivoting off your back foot at the same time.

And, if you don’t shift your weight when a heavy club is cast to the side, you risk being pulled off balance. The goal with heavy club training is always to own the mid-line.

Keeping both feet flat on the floor also helps you stay grounded. So when I perform mills, I keep my feet flat, hip-width apart, and use my hips to shift the weight in the opposite direction rather than moving with the club.