Heels-Elevated Squat
Quadriceps · Glutes · Bodyweight

How to do it
- 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.
- Stand tall with your chest up and your hands together in front of you for balance.
- Keeping your torso upright, bend your knees and lower your hips, letting your knees travel forward over your toes.
- Descend until your thighs are at least parallel to the floor while keeping your heels pressed into the elevation.
- Drive through your whole foot to extend your knees and hips back to standing.
- Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
- Primary muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Bodyweight