The heel elevated squat is great for those with poor hip and ankle mobility.

Plus, it’ll target your quadriceps more than traditional squats.

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Having a solid range of motion in these areas allows you to squat deeply and activate the right muscles.

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How to do a heel elevated squat

1.

Grab a weighted plate, dumbbells, or squat wedge.

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With control, engage your core and glutes, maintaining an upright posture.

This counts as one rep.

Complete three sets of 10 reps.

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Perfect your squat form with this simple tutorial:

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