Caroline Girvan - Heel Elevated Squat with yoga block

Negin · 07-15-23, 06:04 AM

I'm new to her workouts, and just did IRON Series 30 Min Quad Workout - Dumbbell Leg Day | 6 - there's a move that she did in this one, and in a previous one, the heel elevated squat with a yoga block. This move is a bit awkward for me. I find it somewhat easier using a thick book. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips?

buffmama · 07-15-23, 07:20 AM

A yoga wedge would work and be comfortable.

SandyO · 07-15-23, 07:33 AM

I use dumbbells. I place the dumbbells in a line hex to hex, and I place my heels on the handles. Another way I do it is have my stepper on a slant(higher riser on one side) and stand on the stepper.

txhsmom · 07-15-23, 07:33 AM

The Firm used to do that move with a 2 by 4.

Carol

Jane P. · 07-15-23, 07:49 AM

I have a couple of pieces of wood of different thicknesses that I use. A yoga block is kind of high and small.

ChelePA · 07-15-23, 08:23 AM

I use my barbell plates.

bzar · 07-15-23, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by txhsmom

The Firm used to do that move with a 2 by 4.

Carol

Cory Everson uses a 2x4 also and it's nice and stable. I bought 2 from the hardware store, and they're maybe 3' long.

bubbles76 · 07-15-23, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SandyO

I use dumbbells. I place the dumbbells in a line hex to hex, and I place my heels on the handles. Another way I do it is have my stepper on a slant(higher riser on one side) and stand on the stepper.

This is what I did.

sheepla · 07-16-23, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by buffmama

A yoga wedge would work and be comfortable.

I love this idea.

prettyinpink · 07-16-23, 11:11 AM

I used to use weight plates, but now my favorite is an exercise pad. I think on Amazon it was called a yoga balance pad. I got it for skater squats and for under my knees for a couple of other exercises, but what I use it the most for is heel-elevated squats and for under the toes on calf raises.

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07-15-23, 06:04 AM
Negin Join Date: Nov 2011	Caroline Girvan - Heel Elevated Squat with yoga block I'm new to her workouts, and just did IRON Series 30 Min Quad Workout - Dumbbell Leg Day \| 6 - there's a move that she did in this one, and in a previous one, the heel elevated squat with a yoga block. This move is a bit awkward for me. I find it somewhat easier using a thick book. Does anyone have any suggestions or tips? __________________ "Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory." - Betty Smith, "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"

07-15-23, 07:20 AM
buffmama Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New York	A yoga wedge would work and be comfortable. __________________ Happiness is when my fur baby shares the sunny spot on the mat.

07-15-23, 07:33 AM
SandyO Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WI	I use dumbbells. I place the dumbbells in a line hex to hex, and I place my heels on the handles. Another way I do it is have my stepper on a slant(higher riser on one side) and stand on the stepper. __________________ I take the mountain climber's approach to housekeeping - don't look down.

07-15-23, 07:33 AM
txhsmom VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas	The Firm used to do that move with a 2 by 4. Carol

07-15-23, 07:49 AM
Jane P. VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Colorado Springs	I have a couple of pieces of wood of different thicknesses that I use. A yoga block is kind of high and small. __________________ "The two most powerful warriors are patience and time." Leo Tolstoy

07-15-23, 08:23 AM
ChelePA Join Date: Jan 2017	I use my barbell plates.

07-16-23, 11:11 AM
prettyinpink Join Date: Jun 2009	I used to use weight plates, but now my favorite is an exercise pad. I think on Amazon it was called a yoga balance pad. I got it for skater squats and for under my knees for a couple of other exercises, but what I use it the most for is heel-elevated squats and for under the toes on calf raises.