How old is Kneesovertoesguy?

As a 20-year-old, Ben dealt with chronic knee issues. Now at age 30, he's able to dunk with ease. His secret? An unconventional training method called knees over toes.

Who is the knee over toe guy?

Today's episode features Ben Patrick (“Knees Over Toes Guy”), coach and founder of the “Athletic Truth Group,” a gym and online training service based out of Clearwater Beach, Florida.

Where did knees over toes guy go to college?

Age 21: a miracle… I got my knees and athleticism good enough to get a full-ride basketball scholarship to Eastern Florida State, a 2-year college in one of the toughest conferences in the country!

What kind of coffee does Ben Patrick drink?

BEN PATRICK'S DIET

What is this? For breakfast, he has instant coffee with protein powder. Lunchtime consists of a simple rotisserie chicken from a supermarket and also gives one to his dog!

Is knees over toes guy good?

The Knees Over Toes guy does a great job of walking viewers through simple steps and how to execute the movements. That is important to prevent injury. Also, he gives a governor to help prevent injury. Another thing we like is how he talks about lengthening the hamstrings.

The Origins of KneesOverToesGuy

What are sissy squats?

The sissy squat is a top exercise for building quads, working on your hip flexors and strengthening your core simultaneously. It involves locking your feet in a fixed position and leaning right back, with the tension on your thighs, before bringing yourself up again - most easily completed with a Sissy Squat Bench.

What does knees over toes do?

Biomechanically speaking, as your knees go over your toes the amount of torque around the knee increases. Torque, in this case, is the force applied by your quadriceps muscles which cause the knee to extend (coming out of a squat) or slowly control the knee to bend (going into a squat).

How can I jump higher?

How tall are guys knees over toes?

Clearwater, Fla. -- Ben Patrick makes dunking look easy. Having a 42-inch vertical certainly helps.

What does ATG training stand for?

ATG stands for Athletics Truth Group and was developed by Ben Patrick (famously known as “Knees Over Toes Guy”). ATG training focuses on building strength and conditioning while simultaneously bulletproofing the body from injury! It is also a training method that develops incredible athletic ability.

What episode of Joe Rogan was Ben Patrick on?

Joe Rogan Experience #1766 - Ben Patrick.

Is it possible to jump like Hinata?

“Karasuno's motto “Fly” also reminds them to jump higher — to reach higher, not only for their volleyball, but also in their lives.” Thus, we can conclude Hinata's jumps most likely cannot exist in real life. Despite this heartbreaking conclusion, Hinata still tells us the story of overcoming difficulties.

Why can't I jump anymore?

Your joints suffer wear and tear over the years. Low-impact training techniques, such as jumping in sand or box jumps, as well as doing two-leg versus one-leg jumping exercises, can help to restore your jumping ability.

How tall do you have to be to dunk?

Standard: 6 feet 1inch – 6 feet 3 inches

This height allows you to dunk comfortably without having to go through too much vertical jump training. Many NFL football players are at this height, and they prove that they can jump better than basketball players. The reason is that the exercises of rugby are more explosive.

Why your knees should not go past your toes?

While this may not sound like a big problem, by shifting the weight to the balls of the feet there is an increase in shearing force on the knee which can cause knee pain and increases the risk of injury.

What is a Jefferson curl?

The Jefferson Curl is a slow, weighted movement done at low weights designed to increase flexibility in the lower back. It was originally used by powerlifters after workouts to help them become more limber after heavy squatting sessions which tend to tighten the supporting muscles in your posterior chain.

What do Patrick step ups do?

The Patrick Step Up is designed to strengthen your VMO. The VMO is the first of your 4 quadricep muscles to contract when your knee is under load, and it's the most fast-twitched of your for quadricep muscles. (This is a picture of a Slant Board Patrick Step Up... it's harder and you can't do as much weight.)