Knee Capsule CARs
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This lesson video covers Knee Capsule CARs - a prep drill used to prime the knee before deeper rotational work. The objective is to teach how knee rotation changes depending on position: you’ll explore the different degrees of available rotation in flexion vs extension, and learn what that should feel like when it’s coming from the right place. We also cover the most common compensations to watch for - like hip/pelvis shifting, tibial twisting, or “stealing” motion from the ankle - so you can keep the knee honest and train cleaner control over time.
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