If it doenst compromise your ability or cause pain...I wouldn't worry. For many people this position has led to injuries in sports and knee pain.

Im 38 and same, though when im on pc sometimes I get a sharp pain but its so rare.... standing is my only issue

Same here I've no pain and i also thought it was normal

I’m seventeen and I just found out this year that I’ve had this. I also tend to be able to stand without discomfort for longer periods of time than my peers. And yes, I lock my knees all the time when standing… never knew it was supposedly bad. I don’t do any sports.

@@sophiaredwood5825 Im of the same age, I do alot of sports, both my knees were hyperextended since birth, I have had absolutely no problems. My peers thought that it was actually a condition helping me with sports due to my performance in most sports. Just recently I had an acl reconstruction surgery due to a severe sports injury, as a result of it, my right leg is no longer hyperextended but my left still is, I am in an even bigger dilemma than ever, should I just leave it as it is or should I try and fix it with exercises? Even though one of my legs is hyperextended and one isn't, I feel almost no difference.

Same...😪

Oh yeah it sure is a problem I’ve had since my teens; it never occurred to me until realized it a few years ago when researching about fallen arches (or flat feet) which is another problem I’ve had. I think both of those issues are connected, followed by hips, then back, then neck and even posture, each overcompensating for the one before it. This has lead me to work one or two, starting with arches and maybe knees to eventually fix the whole domino effect of the body that’s quite remarkable but also sucks. I wish my parents helped to address my arches while I was still young as it’s much mores solvable then, but at least it’s still possible to do so.

Whoa that’s crazy! Yep, very fallen arches and hyper extension with my knees, as well!!! Thanks for the info 👍

@@sultainious this sounds very similar to my life right now

Same, always thought it was you could naturally stand like that and some people (like me) were just more comfortable standing that way.

It will definitely contribute to aligning your body. Thanks for watching!

Me tooo🤣

@@castyannor9251 when you wanted to wear skirts but your knees says no 😂

Looks like a banana 😢😢

I have hyperextend knees and it makes me not to wear skirts and dress above knee long..

one of my friends just told me this today 😂

I'm glad to hear it helped you.

So you don't have banana knees anymore?

Sir Knight no I still have banana knees. The pain definitely went away for sure. Does this tutorial help for straightening too?

@@GrownandHealthy does this require surgery

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful.

Thanks! I'm honored to help.

@@GrownandHealthy thank you

Always start with the legs slightly bent and extend knees after...

Over a year later, how did it work out?

​@@mattb2704 How did it work for you?

I'm glad you found it helpful.

This workout works?

Glad to help! But please make sure you are aware of the footwear you are using... barefoot, or barefoot shoes (zero drop, wide toe box) will be instrumental in helping your leg alignment.

@@GrownandHealthy Thank you! Ohhh okay I will do that instead. ive been using my insoles from my orthopaedic but I will do barefoot instead. Thank you soo much for all your help! Its really made me feel better.

@@heretherewhere7375 hello, have you noticed any changes after doing this exercise ? can you share some knock knee exercises, i Also have mild knock knees, i don't have any pain but i don't like the posture of my leg

Glad to help!

Banna legs caused mainly due to apt, apt also causes problems like rounded shoulders, hunch neck

Your comment is from 2 months ago, have your knees healed already? Did you regain your stability? It will help to know. Thanks :)

True same problem with me

@@xaviball2911 please tell if that exercises helped you or not

@@repudinehemiah6023 I have not done this exercise yet. But try this it'll reduce your pain if you do this.

Thank you.

It will help, with practice at least 2x a week.

Update did u fix it

@@salar1586 Hi. Well, I've done this irregularry, with other exercises. I see some difference, but I can't tell for sure. I should do this more often. But I think exercise is the key for fixing any posture issues. This exercise really strengthens muscles I didn't even know their exist 😅😊

Glad to hear it!

oh my god, hope ur doing much better now!!

Thank you so much for sharing the above. How about Neurological patients ( who face the same) . Lesion in the hip who are not able to both get on or down the stool Awaiting reply thank you so much

Did your knee like go backwards? And is it okay now and by backwards I mean like your knee went the opposite way of bending

@@showtimekp1815 it was bending when I came down on it

Thank you! Eventually, it will not be necessary. This exercise is develops end range strength..once that range is strong enough, it will not be necessary.

Glad it was helpful!

I'm glad to help.

Thanks for Your Support! Delivering content to help.

I suffer from this and never considered targeting the imbalance. I'll incorporate these, thank you!👍

@@MrFluidRock Anytime! It will make a big difference.

Thank you!

You can do it!

Did it work

I would consult your doctor before starting any physical activity.

Yes, correct. Thanks for watching.

how are your knees now?!

Thanks for watching! I hope it helps you.

@@mayuridd okk thanks. brother.. I'll try to know about this.

I think that's called hypoextension. Maybe look that up?

Yes, when performing the exercise, attempt to lockout your knees back while attempting to contact your thighs with your abdominals..you will find it very difficult, indicating end range weakness. Once you have built the strength up to perform the lockout with ease, your knees won't hyperextend unless you direct them.

Grown and Healthy thanks one more question, before my injury my legs would be in a normal position, then I hyperextended my left leg and now the left one bends back further than the other one, if I do this exercise will it return to the normal posture like before?

I have the same problem i hyperextended my left leg, and did it work, did it fix your left leg?

@@mago9134 yea it mostly did, I have more balance on it and feels normal as the other one

How long did it take to fix it?

Look, from what I've been advised by an actual Physical Therapist, you want to shift your focus to your hamstrings (knee flexors) by strengthening them via some form of a hamstring curl. With the combination of hip flexion and knee extension -- which is what you see in the video --, you are activating your quads and hip flexors, and **STRETCHING** your hamstrings, thus, you are doing the exact opposite of what may need to be performed in order to address the problem. To reiterate, hyperextension can be a result of tight quads, and weak hamstrings. As you've discovered, when you do this exercise, you are only going to make your hamstrings more loose.

The best alternative would be a reverse hyper machine.

You may gain more from focusing on your ATP, if you have pain..but this exercise, performed properly, will not make your ATP worse.

No problem

I'm glad to hear that! They are called Elephant walks

When does it not want to stay straight? During the exercise or when standing? This is actually an end range strength exercise and if you find it a struggle to keep the legs straight at the bottom, you will develop the strength with practice.

@@GrownandHealthy during the exercise.

Yes, definitely. The key is the end range strength development, try to complete the full range of motion in those exercises.

Did it work bro?

This is based on strength and timing, it could take 3weeks to 2 months... but develop a neutral pelvis and you will progress faster.

@@GrownandHealthy Thank you soo much....

No, begin the exercise with slightly bent forward knees and then attempt to push knees backwards when fully folded over.

Not when done correctly, if you raise your shoulders off the ground you your hands should be in the same position as your overhead press. This is a fundamental gymnastics drill and gymnasts are not known for rounded shoulders. If you find it hard to keep the hands outstretched without rounding, try the regressions until your core strengthens.

We all have developed it from muscle weakness, develop this upper hamstring end range strength and should work for you to.

Jefferson Curl

@@GrownandHealthy thanks, any specific reps or sets I should try?

@@lking1540 start with 2- 3 sets of 10 reps, make sure the weight isnt heavy to start. Maybe 2 10lb dumbbells to allow gravity to help.

@@GrownandHealthy ah, thanks again, you don't know how much a huge help you've been. Thank you.

@@lking1540 Sorry to bother you after so long, but I wanted to ask whether the exercise was effective for you? Thanks in advance!

I'm not sure about knock knees, but by clearing one, it will leave you with more time to treat the other.

Thank you.. that roundness in my lower back is due to lack of mobility... which is my main focus currently in my exercises now. I hope to show my journey and the methods I'm using to improve on this channel.

@@GrownandHealthy you’re doing great. Thank you for the channel. Look forward to more videos.

The concept in this exercise is to develop the reciprocal muscles, the hamstrings never actually lengthen... they are inhibited, because your hip flexor aren't contributing to the effort (end range strength) the more you practice this with the intention of pulling your abs to your thighs through the compression of the hip flexor, you will find the hamstrings extend further.

I also have a video on ATP on the channel page.

This exercise and any stretches for the hamstring, will help. Especially the camel walk.

Ok will try these exercises out. Thank you

When your leg is straightened, you should feel the tension form both Quads and Hamstrings simultaneously..that helps to keep the knee aligned.

@@GrownandHealthy thank you!