Slant Board Split Squat

SLANT BOARD SPLIT SQUAT

The slant board split squat exercise is used to strengthen deep knee flexion. Start by placing a slant board on the floor and place one foot on it so that the heel is elevated relative to the toes. Stand in a split squat position and begin to lower the body while allowing the knees to past the toes. Straighten out the front knee to complete a repetition.

Muscles involved:

• quadriceps

Related conditions:

• runner’s knee

• jumper’s knee

• patellofemoral pain syndrome

• quadriceps tendinitis

• patellar tendinitis

• ITB syndrome

• meniscus tear

• quadriceps strain

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