Landing Mechanics - Brandi Smith Young

[@GymnastCare]

This is a great video and when Brandi does her squat, it is amazingly strong and well done! When gymnastics coaches teach young athletes to "tuck their hips under" when they land, it creates enormous stress at both the knee and the low back. Keep up the great work Brandi! It's going to take much education in gymnastics to get coaches, owners and athletes to teach their athletes based on current research (that all other sports follow) and not on passed down information.

[@gostupidgocrazy5990]

2019 anyone?>>>

[@wushufanatic]

@slammers91 This may feel stable and comfortable but I believe what the coach is going after is protecting the knee during landing. By having the feet spread apart and pulling the knees together you are creating what's called valgus. Knee valgus is already pronounced in females and it has been shown to be a risk factor in knee injury, specifically ACL injury. It would be in the gymnast's best interest to practice correct landings so they can have a long, injury free experience in the sport.

[@LaPetiteBoulin]

You should start uploading again.

[@alliegorringe]

Great tips!

[@SwingSetFitness]

Great point. I've been trying to get gymnasts to land properly for years. You may find the leg article on my gymnastics books website to be interesting...

[@AliceInGymLand]

the gymnast looks related to the coach :L

[@theendlesssuffering]

Lol i do parkour why am i watching this?