Originally Posted by
MBasic
If you land correctly, there should be minimal "lateral" forces . . .but people get tired, loose focus, etc . . . I get it.
If your feet land a A LITTLE wider in the catch pos. than the pulling stance, your knee should be out as well, everything should be a line somewhat
(knee, toes, femur, etc)
You can lighten the weight, pull higher with more speed, and catch in a taller position that does not require the jump to a wider stance.
My warm ups are this way to a point.
Otherwise, take care of your knee. Strengthen it with correctly performed squats.
Power Cleans may not be worth it at this juncture.