Hi everyone,
As a result of splitting my routine into 3 different workouts and needing a 3rd exercise to alternate with deadlifts and sl deadlifts I have finally succumbed to squats...now I feel like a real bodybuilder!
I read on a thread on here that by raising your heels when squatting (obviously with them supported by putting your heels on a weight or something) the emphasis is placed more on your quads than your glutes. This suits me as I'm quite happy with my butt as it is (
) and find the movement far easier with a raised heel - I can't get down to parallel with my feet flat on the floor. Is there any reason not to do this?
Secondly, can the raised heel be used for deadlifts too? I think I'd find it much easier to get down comfortable to lift the weight this way and hopefully that will result in being able to use heavier loads. Curious as to whether there are any good reasons not to do this though.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
Cheers
Rob
As a result of splitting my routine into 3 different workouts and needing a 3rd exercise to alternate with deadlifts and sl deadlifts I have finally succumbed to squats...now I feel like a real bodybuilder!

I read on a thread on here that by raising your heels when squatting (obviously with them supported by putting your heels on a weight or something) the emphasis is placed more on your quads than your glutes. This suits me as I'm quite happy with my butt as it is (

Secondly, can the raised heel be used for deadlifts too? I think I'd find it much easier to get down comfortable to lift the weight this way and hopefully that will result in being able to use heavier loads. Curious as to whether there are any good reasons not to do this though.
Thanks in advance for any responses.
Cheers
Rob