Strong health starts with the knees - the silent heroes of our everyday lives and sports. They support us when we lift weights, guide us through squats, and absorb impact. Their importance is irreplaceable when it comes to our mobility and independence. But knee problems can sneak up on you. Fortunately, targeted exercise can help alleviate or even eliminate these ailments. And let's not forget that our backs, hips and shoulders play an equally important role in our well-being.
Inventor of ATG
Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy), trainer and founder of the Athletic Truth Group, or ATG, has developed a training concept that addresses and targets all problems.
Ben was able to overcome debilitating knee and shin pain. Later surgeries were avoided through personal development that allowed him to take full advantage of knee and foot strength training. By improving his knee health and performance, Ben was able to transform his basketball career from constant injury and underperformance to a successful time in junior college.
Learn more on Ben's YouTube channel, Instagram or his website:
We'd love to show you some of our favorite ATG exercises!
Simply click on the exercise and you will be taken to the video.
- ATG Split Squat: For this exercise, we recommend purchasing the "Slant 3-teilig" and "Dumbbells"
Tibialis Stretch: Use the "Step Up Board" and possibly "Dumbbells" for this stretch
- Jefferson Slant Curl/Hamsting Stretch: A great exercise for the posterior chain, ideally using a "Slant Board" and for advanced users "Dumbbells"
- Tib Bar Raises: A sensational exercise to strengthen your knees, you will need the "Tib Bar" and for more comfort: use an "Ab Mat" for the calves.
- Sitting Good Mornings: Another very effective exercise. We recommend our "High Grade Adjustable Bench" and additional weights for advanced users.
- Pigeon Bench Stretch: Another exercise you can do with the "High Grade Adjustable Bench".
- Calf Stretch: Often underestimated and therefore all the more important. Ideally, you need a "Slant Board" for this.
- Butterlfy Stretch: This exercise can be done without any additional equipment, but for advanced practitioners "Dumbbells" are useful.
- Neck & Lower Back: A wonderful exercise to strengthen the neck and lower back. There are several levels of difficulty.
This is just a small list of the many ATG exercises. As you can see, the movements can be done with very little equipment.
Check out all the videos and see for yourself!
We also believe in the training method.
That is why we have put together the most important training tools.
The most important training equipment:
