Do you suffer from dynamic knee valgus? If your knees cave in when you go up and down stairs, lunge, run, jump, or squat, then these three exercises will build a stable foundation using the keys often missed in the standard approach.

Valgus knees, particularly during movement, can lead to knee pain, quad and patellar tendonitis, meniscus tears, and ACL tears. Plus, most exercises miss the two keys that form the foundation of how you're going to fix knee valgus for good.

Exercise 1 focuses on leg stability. That builds all of the tiny muscles that contribute to healthy movement patterns.

Exercise 2 integrates alignment training into a functional movement pattern. It also builds kinesthetic awareness.

Exercise 3 will restore and activate muscles for both balance and the squat movement pattern. You will also want a nearby wall for balance.

For all three exercises, do them slowly and under control. We generally recommend avoiding momentum or bouncing in movement training because it doesn't teach your brain that your tissues are strong and stable during the entire range of motion. Keep it slow. When you feel unsteady, pause and fix the alignment. That will help your neuromuscular patterning to keep you steady during your everyday activities.

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IN THIS VIDEO

00:00 Intro
01:03 What is dynamic knee valgus?
02:27 Key #1: Foot & Ankle
03:50 Proprioception
04:17 Active Arch
05:43 Ankle dorsiflexion
06:55 Key #2: Kinesthetic awareness
 
AntiValgus Training
09:02 Hip Hitch
09:55 1leg Hinge
11:14 1leg Squat
 
13:38 Next steps

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