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Heels Raised Squat

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  • Barbell

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heels raised squat is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, hamstrings and calves ...more

heels raised squat is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the quads and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes, hamstrings and calves.

The only heels raised squat equipment that you really need is the following: barbell. There are however many different heels raised squat variations that you can try out that may require different types of heels raised squat equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper heels raised squat form is easy with the step by step heels raised squat instructions, heels raised squat tips, and the instructional heels raised squat technique video on this page. heels raised squat is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the heels raised squat video, learn how to do the heels raised squat, and then be sure and browse through the heels raised squat workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep back naturally arched and keep gaze looking slightly upwards toward the ceiling to avoid any back strain.
  2. Keep abs tight and remember to exhale on the way up to increase lifting power.
  3. To perform squat correctly, imagine yourself sitting down in a chair. Use hips to lower yourself and bend at the knees.

Variations

  1. Perform with heels raised throughout exercise without the use of plates.
  2. Can be done with dumbbells. Good alternative if you have upper back problems.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Barbell

Tips

  1. Keep back naturally arched and keep gaze looking slightly upwards toward the ceiling to avoid any back strain.
  2. Keep abs tight and remember to exhale on the way up to increase lifting power.
  3. To perform squat correctly, imagine yourself sitting down in a chair. Use hips to lower yourself and bend at the knees.

Variations

  1. Perform with heels raised throughout exercise without the use of plates.
  2. Can be done with dumbbells. Good alternative if you have upper back problems.

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound