Class 20: Knee IR & ER
4 classes per week
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48m
Knee IR and ER - Rotations GAINS
Equipment Needed: Something to prop your foot up (we're using a balance pad).
Time Markers:
0:15 CARs (warm up)
3:00 Knee Capsular CARs (Seated Base)
4:30 Internal Rotation PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Modified 90/90 Base)
25:30 External Rotation PAILs/RAILs + Lift Offs (Modified 90/90 Base)
45:15 Finishing CARs
Rotation is a fundamental motion of the knee, and it’s critical to the health and function of the joint. Often times in conventional resistance training we prioritize linear movements like flexion and extension, and we neglect rotation - which can be detrimental. To have strong, healthy, and resilient knees, we will need to strengthen both linear and rotational planes. Here we'll breakdown drills for both IR and ER.
This class will be a great option for those who have struggled with knee issues, especially to those who are limited in rotation. If the knee is a priority area for you, you'll want to program in this class at least 1x a week, and you can work up to 2x a week. For anyone with more serious past injuries to this area, it would be wise to listen to your body, and monitor intensities at first. Then you can slowly build up from there, increasing the intensity gradually with each class. You don't have to go full intensity right off the back, it's always best to go at your own pace and then build from there.
We work 3 rounds of PAILs/RAILs in both bases, but always listen to your body and go at your own pace. If 3 rounds feels like too much, stick to just 2 rounds and slowly build up - or do the 3rd round at much lower intensities.
Let's get these knee gains!
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