SquatWedgie Base (15°)

The foundation for better squats and splits squats

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The Science Behind It

3 Main Reasons

There's a biomechanical reason elite coaches have used heel elevation for decades — and it works from your very first rep.

Improves Squat Depth Immediately

Limited ankle mobility restricts how deep you can squat. Heel elevation reduces the dorsiflexion demand at the ankle, allowing your knees to travel forward naturally so you can hit full depth from rep one.

📄 Study Ankle dorsiflexion demand significantly decreased with heel elevation — particularly advantageous for those with limited ankle mobility. Lu et al., MDPI Bioengineering, 2022

Increases Quad Activation

Heel elevated squats shift more load onto your quads and glutes — the muscles that are supposed to be doing the work. More quad activation means stronger legs, better knee tracking, and more effective training.

📄 Study Significant increases in vastus lateralis (quad) activation observed when heels were elevated during barbell squats. MDPI Systematic Review, 2025

Keeps Your Torso More Upright

Excessive forward lean during squats is one of the most common form breakdowns. Heel elevation allows your torso to stay upright naturally, reducing trunk lean and keeping your center of mass balanced over your feet.

📄 Study Higher wedge height produced a more upright trunk position during back squats — the steepest wedge showed the greatest reduction in trunk lean. Monteiro et al., Human Movement, 2022

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Everything you need to know about the SquatWedgie Base before you buy.

Still have questions? erik@squatwedgiez.com Response within 24 hours
The 15° slant board weighs 30 pounds. It's built to stay stable and secure under heavy loads.

The SquatWedgie Base elevates your heels to improve squat depth, positioning, and quad engagement.

It helps you stay more upright and move more efficiently through every rep.

The 15° slant board is 24 inches wide, 14 inches long, and 4 inches tall with a 15° slope.

It's designed to give you a stable platform for any squat stance.

Yes. The 15° Base works great on its own and is the foundation of the SquatWedgie system.

The Base is a fixed 15° wedge, simple and purpose-built for squatting.

The Pro includes both the 15° Base and the 10° Stack, allowing you to adjust your elevation anywhere from 0° to 25°.

Yes. Elevating your heels allows your knees to travel forward more naturally, helping you achieve better depth even with limited ankle mobility.
The Base is primarily used for squats, but it works great for calf raises, split squats, and other lower body movements too.

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Try it for a full 90 days. If you don't feel a difference in your squat depth, comfort, or performance, simply reach out and we'll make it right.

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