Squats with heel raise ?

[traciB]

Hi Cathe,

Haven't "seen" on the forum for a while... hope all is well.

A friend recently suggested that I place a piece of wood under my heels when doing squats. What is the purpose of the heel raise and is it really recommended i.e. is it safe to do ??

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Traci-Lee! I'm doing well, thank you

Elevating your heels during squats will put the emphasis more on the quads then the glutes. Careful not to go too high or you will really feel this more in the knees.....not good.