Heidi H thank you so much for taking the class! The Turkish get up is such a great, functional exercise. So happy you could benefit from these movements 🙏🏻
Lori F thank you for your concern😊The traditional knee-over-ankle position in a lunge/squat has been the doctrine since the 1960’s. Recent studies show that allowing the knee(s) to move past the ankle increases torque at the knee joint by ~28%, however when moving the knee past the ankle is restricted, torque in the hip increased more than 1,000%. Disproportionately placing forces on the hip/lumbar complex allowing for a greater increase in low back injuries and LBP. My concern is more about alignment of the knee (not allowing for collapsing inwards) to optimize efficient force transmission through the joint. Knee(s) moving past the ankle is a normal and functional component of life. Knees move in this direction to go upstairs, walk uphill, getting down to floor, etc. Ultimately, all exercises should be done with the person’s unique anatomy and physical abilities in mind😊