Former M&F cover models Frank Sepe and Don Saladino may be known for their “sleeveless” workouts, but they’re about more than arm workouts. They also push each other hard on leg day. Like they do with their other workouts, Sepe and Saladino find ways to make lower-body exercises more effective so you can reach your full potential. They shared one of these squatting tips in a recent episode on the Muscle & Fitness YouTube channel.
Sepe, Saladino and sparring partner Maria Moda started the workout with classic barbell squats, but performed their sets with their heels elevated. Saladino explained why he’s a fan of this trick.
“I like heel elevation. I think if you don’t have the ability to flex that ankle, your squat is going to struggle. I think a slight elevation is great for squat mechanics,” said Saladino said Sepe agreed once he went under the bar for his first set.
“All the focus is on my quad, I love it,” he told Saladino and Moda. “You can go a little lower, take the pressure off your lower back, and target specific quadriceps areas.” Sepe went on to say that he found squatting with raised heels was also easier on his knees.
The three trainers completed eight sets in total before switching to circuit training that targets the rest of the lower body. You can see the entire workout for yourself in the video above and by subscribing to the Muscle & Fitness YouTube channel.
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