In plain language, what does "Chest lift @ TOP" mean on my monitor or export?

Vertical rise of Sportsbox thorax (“chest”) trace at the TOP key position versus address—often listed under Swing consistency or positional KPIs beside Chest Turn @ TOP. It captures whether the torso grows taller while you finish the backswing, separate from peak lift anywhere in the swing.

Units: inches

Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?

Shows up alongside head lift or hand lift when you drift off your angles; correlates with how much you maintain spine inclination into transition.

What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?

Confused with full-swing thorax averages—this is gated to TOP labeling in the session report.

What videos help explain this metric?

Each card opens the clip on YouTube; thumbnails come from YouTube’s preview images. For learning context only; not a substitute for in‑person coaching or medical advice.

Chest lift @ TOP — Rotation vs sliding: finding a balanced pattern

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Titleist Tips

Chest lift @ TOP — Side‑to‑side motion and how it looks on video

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Titleist Tips

Chest lift @ TOP — Fixes that stop standing up and drifting off the ball

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Me and My Golf

What other metrics should I look at together with this one?

Chest turn @ TOP, Head lift backswing max, Chest side bend (spine tilt), Hand lift @ TOP