We break down how landing mechanics shape knee health and why squat-based, trunk-controlled landings protect young athletes more than upright, stiff styles. We share quick screens, daily warm-ups, and strength progressions that make safer landings stick without wasting time.

• defining knee valgus and why it raises ACL and patellofemoral stress
• how trunk lean spikes medial knee load
• squat-based landings vs upright landings and risk reduction
• short-lived transfer of prevention programs without daily practice
• fast screens: squats, heel taps, single-leg, depth drops
• cues that fix motor control vs mobility constraints
• building hip and core strength that transfers to landings
• mirror feedback and five-minute warm-up routines
• adapting technique for structural anatomy while maximizing modifiable factors
• resources and visuals to teach safe positions

We’ll add the landing mechanics blog and full lecture in the show notes. Print the infographic for your gym wall and teach from it daily.

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