Cork Squat Wedge
REP's Cork Squat Wedge was designed to help lifters maximize their lower body training by improving range of motion (ROM) in the knees, hips, and ankles. Limited ankle dorsiflexion (pulling toes up toward your shins) can restrict proper movement mechanics, reducing quad and glute activation and potentially limiting strength gains. This squat wedge elevates the heels to remove the need for ankle mobility, allowing for deeper squats and better quad, glute, and hamstring activation.
Cork Squat Wedge Reviews
Based on 1 reviews from Gym Radar users, the REP Fitness Cork Squat Wedge have an average rating of 3.67 out of 5. They're currently the #6 most-owned Squat Wedge on Gym Radar, with 12 home gyms reporting ownership.
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These are well-built, durable wedges that are easy to set up and use. However, despite the quality, I found myself using them far less than I expected.
In my experience, they work best for stationary movements where your feet remain planted on the wedges throughout the set. For squats though I found them less practical than advertised. During setup and unracking, I would occasionally bump them out of position, which isn't ideal when you have a loaded barbell on your back. After trying these I ended up purchasing a larger, full-size wedge, which provided a much more stable platform. Since making that switch, I haven't found myself going back to the REP wedges. Do they work? Absolutely. Are they a quality product? Yes. But whether they're the right choice depends heavily on how you plan to use them. If your primary goal is heel elevation for squats, I'd recommend considering a larger, full-length wedge instead. If I were making the purchase again, I would skip these and go straight to a full-size option.