Heels Elevated Squats

Squat performed with heels raised on a small object to increase quad emphasis and depth

Difficulty: Beginner
Primary muscles: Quadriceps
Secondary muscles: Glutes
Equipment: None — bodyweight

How to do it

Place your heels on a small raised object like a book or plate and stand with feet hip-width apart. Squat down keeping your torso upright and knees tracking over your toes, then drive back up

Progressions

Easier: Box Squats
Easier: Wall Sit
Harder: Squats
Harder: Sumo Squats

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