Dedicated practice Poll Results centered The body's center of gravity runs through the center of the head, shoulders, hips, knees and finally the center of the ankles. Regardless of the activity, your body's priority number one is to maintain this center of gravity and keep you in balance. To feel perfect balance, stand as tall as possible with your head held high and your arms hanging along the sides of your body. You should feel the pressure of your weight on the heels of both feet through the ankles. A good golf swing begins with a re-creation of this state of balance at address.
Standard instruction says to bend forward from the hips to get to the ball.
I advocate the feel of your backside protruding rearward, not your hips bending forward. Once your spine angle is set, activate the knees, which is to say bend them slightly. Most amateurs bend far too much at the knees. As you bring your arms out in front of you to position the club, don't allow your shoulders to slouch forward. Keep your head in-line with the spine, with the chin up and off your chest.