TIP TOE SQUAT

This is a SQUAT progression exercise that also challenges your foot & ankle stability and proprioception. Start by taking your usual squat stance but raise the heels off of the ground so that you are on the balls of your toes. Proceed to complete a squat (with or without weight) while allowing your knees to past your toes.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps

• Gluteus Maximus

• Intrinsic Foot Muscles

• Calves

  • Gastrocnemius

  • Soleus

Related Conditions:

• Strength Training

• Strength and Conditioning

• Squat Warm Up

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Achilles Tendinitis

• Patellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps Tendinitis

• Jumper’s Knee / Runner’s Knee

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Pes Anserine Bursitis / Pes Anserine Irritation

• Ankle Sprain

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