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Old 07-21-2009, 05:20 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Doesn't it hurt to land with bent knees?
I tried a couple of reps, and went home before screwing up my knees further. Am I doing it wrong?
You're supposed to bend your knees upon landing after a jump. It softens the force of the jump.

Ideally you would be doing the matrix on a spring-board floor or deck (one that gives, like stages made for dancers). Otherwise on some cushioning (like some mats).
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