Valgus
Valgus is an inward collapse of a joint, most commonly knee valgus (knees caving inward) during squats, lunges, or landing from jumps.
Definition
Valgus describes an inward angulation of the distal segment relative to the proximal segment. During movement, apparent knee valgus can reflect motion across the hip, knee and foot and varies with task, speed, load and anatomy.
Prospective knee-valgus injury review
Interpretation
A single visual observation does not diagnose pathology or prove that an injury will occur. Prospective evidence links some measurements with risk in specific populations but does not make valgus a deterministic cause. Pain, instability or a sudden change warrants qualified assessment; no single corrective drill works for everyone.
Prospective knee-valgus injury review
FAQ
Is there one correct load or dose?
No. Select it from the goal, equipment, experience and response.
Prospective knee-valgus injury review
Does it guarantee HYROX® performance?
No. Training relevance does not establish individual race transfer.
Prospective knee-valgus injury review
What if it hurts?
Stop for sharp, persistent or worsening pain and seek qualified assessment.
Prospective knee-valgus injury review
During wall balls, lunges, and squats, actively cue "knees out" or "spread the floor with your feet." Practice single-leg squats to a box (2-3 sets of 8 per side) to build single-leg stability under controlled conditions. Film your wall ball and lunge technique during training, especially in later sets when fatigue increases valgus tendency. Use Repz to identify whether your station performance drops in later reps, which may indicate form breakdown from valgus collapse.
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