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Heels-raised squat

A compound exercise for the quads, with help from the glutes. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Heels on a plate or wedge, feet close.
  2. Sink straight down, knees travelling forward
  3. Stand tall

Muscles worked

Heels-raised squat: 3D figure mid-rep with the quads highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

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