Heel-Elevated Squat primarily works the quadriceps. It is categorized as a squat movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- quadriceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- squat
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Heel-Elevated Squat
- Heels on a plate or wedge
- Let knees travel, stay upright
Common mistakes
- Rushing the bottom — pause briefly
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is quadriceps. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Box Squat (Bodyweight)
Harder option: Barbell Front Squat
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Box Squat (Bodyweight) · Barbell Front Squat · Goblet Squat · Leg Press · Split Squat · Step-Up
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