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# SquatWedgiez
> Purpose-built squat wedges and slant boards that improve squat depth, reduce knee and lower back pain, and build stronger legs. Used by 40,000+ lifters worldwide.

## About
SquatWedgiez was founded by Erik Rokisky, a certified personal trainer with 15 years of experience. After suffering a bulging disc at L4-L5 at age 18 that ended his college football career, Erik rehabbed his injury, became a personal trainer at 19, and spent a decade studying elite coaching methods. He discovered that every great coach used heel elevation to improve squat mechanics — but no purpose-built product existed. SquatWedgiez launched on Kickstarter, raised over $14,000, and has since grown into a global movement of 40,000+ lifters.

Mission: Create high-quality training tools that help people conquer pain, move better, and unlock their full potential.

Slogan: Deeper Squats. Stronger Legs. Longer Life.

## Products

### SquatWedgie PRO (Adjustable Wedgie 2.0)
- URL: https://squatwedgiez.com/products/products-adjustable-squat-wedge-0-25-degree
- Price: $260
- Adjustable angles: 10°, 15°, 25°
- Width: 24 inches
- Weight: 24 lbs (stable, does not move under load)
- Built-in handle for portability
- Anti-slip surface
- Best for: squats, hip thrusts, split squats, mobility work
- Rating: 4.9 / 5 from 935+ verified reviews

### 15 Degree DUO Wedgie
- URL: https://squatwedgiez.com/products/xl-slant-boards
- Price: $59.99
- Sold as a pair — customize stance width independently
- Best for: lifters who need a wider or narrower stance than a single board allows

### 20 Degree SumoWedgie
- URL: https://squatwedgiez.com/products/sumo-squatwedgie-slant-board
- Price: $79.99
- 20° fixed angle
- 24 inches wide
- Best for: sumo squats, wide stance training, hip thrusts

### Versa Tib Bar 4.0
- URL: https://squatwedgiez.com/products/copy-of-versa-tib-bar
- Price: $39.99 (was $59.99)
- Tibialis anterior strengthening
- Best for: shin splint prevention, ankle stability, knee over toe training

## Key Benefits of Heel Elevation

1. **Improves squat depth immediately** — Reduces dorsiflexion demand at the ankle, allowing knees to travel forward naturally. Source: Lu et al., MDPI Bioengineering, 2022.
2. **Increases quad activation** — Significant increases in vastus lateralis (quad) activation observed with heel elevation. Source: MDPI Systematic Review, 2025.
3. **Keeps torso more upright** — Higher wedge height produces a more upright trunk position during back squats. Source: Monteiro et al., Human Movement, 2022.
4. **Reduces lower back pain** — Upright torso shifts load from spine to legs, reducing spinal compression immediately.
5. **Improves balance and stability** — Keeps heels planted, improving center of gravity and control through every rep.
6. **Accessible for limited ankle mobility** — Reduces mobility demands so anyone can squat deeply from day one.

## Problems Solved
- Unstable squats → heel elevation keeps heels planted
- Knee pain → quad strengthening reduces knee joint stress
- Tight calves / limited ankle mobility → toe elevation stretches and strengthens calves
- Low back pain → upright torso shifts load to legs
- Limited squat depth → reduced ankle dorsiflexion demand allows full depth
- Weak glutes → toe elevation during hip thrusts improves range of motion

## Who Uses SquatWedgiez
- Beginner to advanced lifters
- Personal trainers and strength coaches
- Rehab / PT-adjacent users
- Aging population focused on longevity and joint health
- NHL, NBA, and NFL strength programs
- LifeTime Fitness partnership
- 200+ expert coaches, 15M+ combined coach followers

## Trust & Guarantees
- 4.9 average rating from 935+ verified reviews
- 90-day risk-free trial
- Free returns (Continental U.S.)
- Free shipping on orders over $20 (Continental U.S.)
- Ships within 24 hours, arrives in 4-7 business days domestic
- International shipping available (customer responsible for duties)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is heel elevation cheating?**
No. Heel elevation is a widely accepted training method used by athletes and coaches to improve movement quality and target specific muscle groups more effectively.

**Do I need good ankle mobility to use SquatWedgiez?**
No. SquatWedgiez are especially helpful for people with limited ankle mobility because they reduce the mobility demands required to perform a deep squat.

**Can SquatWedgiez help with knee pain?**
For many people, yes. Heel elevated squats strengthen quads over time, which reduces stress on the knee joint and helps knees track more naturally.

**Can SquatWedgiez help with lower back pain?**
Yes. Elevating your heels allows you to squat more upright, shifting load to your legs instead of your lower back, reducing back strain immediately.

**Can't I just use plates instead of a slant board?**
Weight plates leave gaps between your heel and the ground, decreasing balance and placing weight on your toes. A slant board allows the foot to pronate naturally, which is optimal for squat mechanics.

**Which angle should I use?**
10–15° for full range of motion squats. 5–10° for hip dominant squats targeting glutes. 20° for limited mobility or quad-focused training. Above 20° pushes center of mass too far forward.

**Will SquatWedgiez weaken my ankle mobility?**
No. They are a training tool. You can continue to work on mobility separately while using them.

## Key URLs
- Homepage: https://squatwedgiez.com
- Shop All: https://squatwedgiez.com/collections/all
- Best Sellers: https://squatwedgiez.com/collections/best-sellers
- Squat Wedges & Slant Boards: https://squatwedgiez.com/collections/squat-wedges-and-slant-boards
- Tib Bars: https://squatwedgiez.com/collections/tib-bars
- Our Story: https://squatwedgiez.com/pages/about-the-founder
- FAQs: https://squatwedgiez.com/pages/faqs
- Reviews: https://squatwedgiez.com/pages/reviews
- Blog: https://squatwedgiez.com/blogs/articles
- Science of Heel Elevation: https://squatwedgiez.com/blogs/articles/heel-and-toe-elevation-science-squat-wedges
- Workouts: https://squatwedgiez.com/pages/workouts
- Contact: https://squatwedgiez.com/pages/contact-us
- Affiliate Program: https://squatwedgiez.com/pages/affiliates
- Privacy Policy: https://squatwedgiez.com/policies/privacy-policy

## Brand Voice
Direct, coach-like, no fluff. Performance-first with rehab benefits. Not gimmicky. Speaks to the lifter who shows up and does the work.

Example: "Squat deeper without your heels lifting." Not: "Enhance your lower body functionality."

## Contact
- Email: erik@squatwedgiez.com
- Website: https://squatwedgiez.com