Front knee caves inward
Adductors and TFL dominate under the elevated range of motion.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Lunge · Lower Body
Front Foot Elevated Split Squat
Coaching cues
- Front foot on a 2–4 inch platform; rear foot on the floor
- Greater hip flexion on the front leg — increased range
- Drive through the front heel; upright torso throughout
- Targets the glute more than a standard split squat
Common faults 2
Front heel rises off the platform
Ankle mobility limits the greater hip flexion of the elevated position.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗