The heels elevated squat is a quadriceps and knee strengthening exercise. By elevating the heels the forward load is increased without necessitating abnormal ankle flexibility.
Cues:
- Keep the torso vertical and squat straight down
- Allow the knees to go forward
- Squeeze the hamstrings tightly onto the calves at the bottom
- Stand straight up without shifting the hips backwards
Scale:
- Hold onto a support with both of your hands to reduce the load
Errors:
- Shifting the hips back like a regular squat
- Causing pain. Don’t be tough! Use your hands and move smoothly
- Relaxing in the bottom position
