Atomic SquatWedgiez (Recycled Rubber)
Complimentary 6 Week Knee Program ($199)
- Exercise video database
- Anti-inflammatory food shopping list & sleep routine
- Five workouts per week
Description
Limited quantity: 83 left
Made in the USA From Recycled Rubber
Introducing Atomic Wedgiez - the perfect solution for protecting your lower back while achieving deeper squats and stronger knees. These eco-friendly wedges are made in the USA from recycled tires and can support up to 1500 pounds.
With your purchase, you'll receive a six-week training program to keep you motivated and on track with your fitness goals. So say goodbye to inferior rubber wedges and give yourself the gift of an Atomic Wedgiez.
Features
- Workout Bag Included
- Eco-Friendly Recycled Rubber
- Two Solo Wedges
- 13" Long by 5.75" Wide by 3.7" Tall
- 5.5 lbs each
- 15 Degree Incline
- Holds Up To 1500 lbs
- Anti-Slip, Gripping Surface
- Indestructible
Benefits
- Increase muscle activation in the lower body
- Strengthen your knees
- Reduce back pain in squats
- Reduce wrist pain in push-ups
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Research suggests that squat wedges may reduce the risk of injury while squatting, improve squat depth, and build stronger legs.
“It is clear that for both trained and untrained subjects, a heel elevation helps in improving depth of the squat.” -Jagessar, 2019
“This study indicates that from a perspective of spinal safety, it appears advantageous for novice weight trainers to perform back squats with their heels slightly elevated..”- Sayers, et al. 2020
SquatWedgiez can also be used to improve your hip thrusts. Elevating the forefoot allows you to train the glutes at a greater range of motion leading to increased muscle mass & strength.
Having strong calves play an essential role in maintaining healthy knees. SquatWedgiez allow you to train your muscles at greater ranges of motion which leads to increased muscle mass & strength.
Research suggests that squat wedges may reduce the risk of injury while squatting, improve squat depth, and build stronger legs.
“It is clear that for both trained and untrained subjects, a heel elevation helps in improving depth of the squat.” -Jagessar, 2019
“This study indicates that from a perspective of spinal safety, it appears advantageous for novice weight trainers to perform back squats with their heels slightly elevated..”- Sayers, et al. 2020
SquatWedgiez can also be used to improve your hip thrusts. Elevating the forefoot allows you to train the glutes at a greater range of motion leading to increased muscle mass & strength.
Having strong calves play an essential role in maintaining healthy knees. SquatWedgiez allow you to train your muscles at greater ranges of motion which leads to increased muscle mass & strength.
Product Features
Built Out of Eco-Friendly Recycled Rubber
Anti-Slip, Gripping Surface
Two Solo Wedges Allow For Exercise Versatility
FAQs
Questions we get from customers before and after their purchase.
1. What does elevating the heel do?
Elevating the heel shifts your center of mass backward so that you have more space for your knees to go forward. This will allow for a deeper squat movement that will target the thighs and glutes more compared to a partial range of motion squat.
Also, if you struggle to keep the heels down while squatting, adding a wedge underneath them can teach you how to feel your heels. The feeling of the ground in contact with your heel will improve your balance and give your brain the sensory information it needs to perform the squat optimally.
2. How high should you elevate your heel?
You should elevate the heel as much as you need so that your heels aren't lifting when squatting, but not at the cost of pain. For some, elevating the heel too much can cause slight knee pain due to the extra loading on the knee.If you feel discomfort, reduce the load by performing an assisted variation of the exercise or decreasing the range of motion. Over time, the joints and muscles will become stronger, allowing you to perform the full range of motion movements.
3. What does elevating the forefoot do?
Elevating the forefoot shifts your center of mass forward giving you more space for your hips and knees to pull backward. Having the toes elevated can prevent excessive forward knee movement in a Romanian deadlift or hip thrust. Also, elevating the forefoot will extend the toes, which will improve ankle mobility.
4. How high should you elevate your forefoot?
You should elevate the forefoot as much as you need so that your knees don't track over your toes during a hip hinge exercise. If the position feels off balanced, elevate the forefoot less. For calf raises, elevate the forefoot enough to feel a calf stretch.
5. Can't I just use plates?
Weight plates may elevate your heel, but they don’t bring your center of mass backward; they put more pressure on your forefoot, which is not the goal. The purpose of a heel elevated squat is to shift your weight backward so that the knees have more space to go forward.Also, you have to stack three five-pound plates to get the same heel elevation as Squat Wedgiez. Weight plates leave gaps between your feet and the ground, decreasing your balance and reducing the sensory information needed for your ankle and foot to work optimally.
