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Heels-Elevated Squat

Quadriceps · Glutes · Bodyweight

Heels-Elevated Squat

How to do it

  1. Place a wedge, a pair of weight plates, or a slant board under your heels, with your toes on the floor a comfortable stance width apart.
  2. Stand tall with your chest up and your hands together in front of you for balance.
  3. Keeping your torso upright, bend your knees and lower your hips, letting your knees travel forward over your toes.
  4. Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor while keeping your heels pressed into the elevation.
  5. Drive through your whole foot to extend your knees and hips back to standing.
  6. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight