Point toes

[twtguy]

The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is one of the muscles responsible for propelling your leg upwards when you throw a straight knee. When the calf muscle contracts the result is a toe pointed position called plantar flexion. When you knee with maximum speed and power the foot should be plantar flexed as a result of utilizing the gastrocnemius to assist in the upward, explosive movement.

Hope that's clear.

Tim

Only because I took anatomy lol. Thanks everyone for the insight.

[Tim Mousel]

The calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is one of the muscles responsible for propelling your leg upwards when you throw a straight knee. When the calf muscle contracts the result is a toe pointed position called plantar flexion. When you knee with maximum speed and power the foot should be plantar flexed as a result of utilizing the gastrocnemius to assist in the upward, explosive movement.

Hope that's clear.

Tim

[ryangruhn]

Depends on the type of knee, the execution and all other variables associated.

Gruhn

[twtguy]

I've been told two different ways on how to knee. I've been told to point my toes because it makes the knee sharper, and I've been told to not point your toes so that you can teep if they step back.

Is the second way for non-clinching knees? Should one be used and not the other, or should both be used in moderation?

Any info would be much appreciated.