A drop knee isn't as straight forward as you might think, there are so many nuances to it and getting one of these little aspects wrong can lead to a less successful attempt.
This video breaks down the drop knee and looks at all the difference applications and mechanics.
The position of the foot hold (for example) can have huge affects on the technique. Understanding this will mean you will have the knowledge to use it in all suitable scenarios and know what to look out for that can cause trouble.
We couldn't find another video on the internet that breaks the drop knee down successfully. This is to be your one-stop shop for the drop knee!
Breakdowns:
Intro 00:00
Traffic Lights 00:45
What is a drop knee 01:14
Parallel feet 02:30
Front on climbing 02:45
Optimal Directional Force 03:32
Other techniques vs the drop knee 05:00
Opposing Forces 07:55
Foot placement 08:10
Narrow vs Wide base 09:15
Staggered feet (differing height foot holds) 11:45
The dead point 12:55
Opposing foot first 15:25
Other foot first? 17:00
Other foot holds 17:05
"Closing the book" 19:02
Sloping feet 20:30
Forces: the drop knee vs others 22:05
If you don't have a drill board? 24:28
Kilter board 26:01
Outro 27:10
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