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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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