Chad Wesley Smith (from jtsstrength.com) visited Kelly Starrett and made a little interview with him. Recently Kelly has been receiving a lot of flak about the “Knees Out” cue for squats. In the video he clarifies what he means and makes a lot of good points. Just like you shouldn’t let your elbows flare in the […]
Tips on How to Deal with Knee Pain
Chad Wesley Smith shares some tips on how to deal with knee pain. Rehband Knee Sleeve roll /smash your quads/ thighs, check the quads section on Mobillity 101 terminal knee extensions against rubber band activate glutes with X-Band Walks
Full Knee Extension Mobility WOD
From the category “things you didn’t know you were lacking”. Kelly Starrett talks about terminal knee extension. The Problem: knee can’t fully extend, is flexed all the time. Check out more drills on Mobility 101. The Fix with band distraction and tibia internal rotation. Doing extra work with a voodoo compression band.
Knee Rehab Mobility WOD
Jami Tikkanen has 3 mobility drills to rehab for your patellar tendonitis infested knees (or just to loosen up the tightness around them). lying band traction knee choke hold – use your forearm as a lever work on the area above the knee cap with a lacrosse ball
Knee Compression Band Work Mobility WOD
Kelly Starrett shows you how to use voodoo floss compression bands to relief patella femoral pain. Check out more drills on Mobility 101.
IT Band Tendonitis Mobility Treatment
Shon Grosse (physical therapist) posted a couple of Random Patient Stories and Videos From The Clinic. Check out the one where he is treating acute onset of illiotibial band (ITB) “tendonitis“. using a Mulligan belt, gliding the tibia and fibula anterior while moving into knee flexion, and ankle/toe plantar flexion/inversion So basically he is using […]
3 Quad / Knee Joint Stretches for Better Squat Position
Kevin Cornell has 3 knee joint stretches to improve the bottom position of the squat. Hold each stretch for 2-3 sets, 30 seconds, each leg. Check out more drills on Mobility 101.
Outside Knee Pain Treatment Mobility WOD
If you have some pain in the outside of your knees Kelly Starrett wants you to try this little drill. unloads the knee by sitting down and have a rubber band pull on your leg flex quads, hyperextend the knee a little