Narrow Stance Heel Elevated Squat - Quadriceps and Knee Strength Exercise
Exercise Overview
The narrow stance heel elevated squat is a quadriceps-focused strengthening exercise that increases knee flexion demand while helping maintain a more upright torso. It is commonly used in rehabilitation to improve knee strength, tolerance to loaded bending, and lower-limb control.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsPatellar tendon loading complexGluteus maximusGluteus mediusSoleusGastrocnemiusHamstringsAdductors
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeQuadriceps weaknessPatellar tendinopathyPost-operative knee strengtheningKnee osteoarthritisGeneral knee deconditioningReturn to squat training after knee injury
