Knees Over Toes Split Squat - Modified Lunge for Achilles Tendon Rehab
Exercise Overview
The knees-over-toes split squat is a modified lunge used to progressively load the Achilles tendon through controlled ankle dorsiflexion and weight-bearing. It is commonly used in rehabilitation to improve tendon load tolerance, calf function, and lower-extremity movement control.
Muscles Involved
GastrocnemiusSoleusTibialis anteriorQuadricepsGluteus maximusGluteus medius
Related Conditions
Achilles tendinopathyMid-portion Achilles tendon painInsertional Achilles tendon irritationCalf weaknessAnkle dorsiflexion restrictionPost-immobilization ankle stiffness