I'm a personal trainer — this is the surprising lower-body exercise I recommend to most people after 50 trying to boost mobility
I use it with my dad, whose tight ankles I'm starting to think might be genetic. He credits the exercise with improving squat depth and working his quads harder.Before you get started learning how and why the supported stiletto squat is worth it, it might not be suitable for those with bad knees, though it will help strengthen the muscles surrounding the joints. If you're worried about pain or injuries, I recommend speaking with a health professional beforehand.Watch: Supported stiletto squat If you experience pain at any time, stop and rest.
- ▪I use it with my dad, whose tight ankles I'm starting to think might be genetic.
- ▪He credits the exercise with improving squat depth and working his quads harder.Before you get started learning how and why the supported stiletto squat is worth it, it might not be suitable for those with bad knees, though it will help str
- ▪If you're worried about pain or injuries, I recommend speaking with a health professional beforehand.Watch: Supported stiletto squat If you experience pain at any time, stop and rest.
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Wellness Fitness Workouts I'm a personal trainer — this is the surprising lower-body exercise I recommend to most people after 50 trying to boost mobility Features By Sam Hopes Published 16 September 2026 Try this variation of a popular exercise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I'm someone with very tight ankles, as I explained during my 30-day "Fix Your Ankles" mobility challenge, which (sadly) limits my squat depth.
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