06/16/2026
If deadlifts are part of your workout routine, this is worth watching before your next session. ๐
Michel Krick, one of our Symmetry Practitioners and a Kinesiologist, breaks down two easy tools you can bring to the gym to improve your knee alignment during deadlifts โ and protect your joints in the process.
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For knock knees (valgus pattern): Place a strap around the bottom of your thighs โ not on the knee joint โ about hip-width apart. Press outward against the strap as you lift. This activates your abductor muscles and gives you tactile feedback to keep your knees and feet tracking correctly.
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For bow legs (varus pattern): Place a block between your knees and squeeze inward throughout the movement. This engages your adductor muscles โ those inner thigh stabilizers โ to keep your legs aligned under load.
Your alignment at the gym directly affects how your body feels everywhere else. These are small tools with a big payoff.
๐ Curious about your posture patterns? Take our free online posture assessment โ link in bio!