Slant Board Split Squat
Exercise Overview
The slant board split squat is a strengthening exercise use to build loaded knee extension capacity in deep knee flexion angles. Before you begin, first place a slant board on the ground and step on it so that the heel is elevated relative to your forefoot. Take a SPLIT SQUAT position and begin to flex the front knee forward so that it passes the toes. Extend the front knee to raise the body back into a split stance position.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsPatellar TendonQuadriceps Tendon
Related Conditions
Strength and Conditioning / Strength TrainingPatellar Tendinitis / Quadriceps TendinitisRunner’s knee / jumper’s kneeQuadriceps StrainPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeITB SyndromeKnee Meniscus TearACL / PCL / MCL / LCL Tear
