10/22/2026
- One of the trade-offs of improving Knee Behind Butt (aka - Hip Extension) is:
1) An increase in the demand of the muscles & tendons around the lower leg to absorb dorsiflexion
2) An increase in the muscles & tendons around the lower leg to create plantar flexion or that push off moment during sprinting or any movements that require a positive shin angle (all sports and play)
And if you haven’t been exposed to that position in a while, you’d be harder pressed to demonstrate control or proficiency.
So this is one of the ways to do this.
If you’ve dealt with any calf or Achilles things, loading this position is one way to develop more control, bring blood to an overly sensitive area and get things back online.
Want to learn more about Knee Behind Butt? Check out Episode 4 of the Evolve to Perform Podcast