Narrow Stance Heel Elevated Squat

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Written By David Song

NARROW STANCE HEEL ELEVATED SQUAT

This is a SQUAT progression exercise that utilizes a heel lift to increase ankle dorsiflexion range which allows the knees past the toes. Start by placing a weight plate or wedge below each heel while in a narrow squat stance (feet hip distance apart). Proceed to complete a squat (with or without weight).

Muscles Involved:

  • Quadriceps

    • Vastus Medialis Oblique (VMO)

Related Conditions:

  • Strength Training

  • Strength and Conditioning

  • Squat Warm Up

  • Patellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps Tendinitis

  • Jumper’s Knee / Runner’s Knee

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  • Pes Anserine Bursitis / Pes Anserine Irritation

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