When designing our slant board, we took into consideration all the other models currently being sold on the marketplace to create one which would trump all others.

Designed with premium stainless steel, the RPM Power Slant Board is built from solid stainless steel with a textured surface for optimum grip. The curved raised base heel support at the base, ensures added support and comfort while exercising/stretching even when used at the highest incline settings.

With 5 incline levels to choose from, the Slant Board acts as a squat wedge will help you diversify your workout, helping you grow stronger and gain greater mobility & flexibility in a host of exercises including squats, deadlift, tap downs and more!

Regardless of your age, level or ability, the RPM Power Slant Board is a tool which can bring a multitude of benefits to any user. Click the image to the right of this paragraph or see more information here.

To start off our slant board stretching exercises, we’ve picked the simplest and most fundamental slant board stretch first.

• To begin this stretch, set your slant board to your desired incline level based on your ability.
• Step onto the board with two feet.
• Tense your core and put your hands on your hips for balance.
• Hinge your hips upwards and feel the stretch in your calfs & hamstrings.
• Hold this for approximately 30 seconds – 1 minute depending on your level of ability.

Like the name suggests, this exercise is used to stretch your hamstring muscles. The key to doing this exercise successfully is to set the slant board on a slightly higher position around the 2nd or 3rd incline to feel a true stretch with your slant board.

• Step onto the slant board with the back of both feet placed against the base plate.
• Once in position, with your legs straight lean forward slightly and touch your toes. You will start to feel the stretch all the way towards the back of your calf and throughout your hamstring muscle.
• Hold this position for 30 seconds – 1 minute based on your level of flexibility.

The side to side bend is a unique stretch done on a slant board which can focus on the hips unlike anything else.

• To start this exercise, set your slant board’s incline level to low (easiest setting).
• Step on the board with two feet, with your toes above your ankles.
• With your legs straight and your hands on your hips, use your left arm to put the top right corner of the slant board, all the while ensuring your legs are straight and your core is braced.
• Once completed, stand upright on the slant board and reach for the top left corner with your right hand.
• Hold the stretch for 15 – 30 seconds depending on your level.

The single calf stretch is a fantastic exercise to stretch areas of your calf muscle that would not be attainable without a slant board.

• To start this exercise keep one foot in front of your body on the slant board with the slant board positioned directly in front of your hip, toes higher than your heel and leg bent.

• Straighten your back leg and shift your front knee forward over your knee to hold the stretch.

• Start this exercise at a low angle and hold for about 30-60 seconds and increase the angle as your flexibility improves.

The dual leg stretch is a great slant board exercise to focus on your Achilles tendon and calf muscle.

• Stand upright on the board with your feed around hip-width apart. The incline level you choose can vary based on your level of flexibility and tightness.
• With your toes higher than your heels, keep your legs straight and stretch
• Start at a low angle and increase the angle as your flexibility increases

This is a great exercise for multiple reasons. Some of the benefits include explosive power, kneecap stability and reducing the effects of patellar tendinopothy

• With the board at a low incline, step onto the board with both feet in place.
• Slowly extend one leg outwards and lower slightly until your heel touches the floor.
• Make sure the knee of your bent leg is aligned with your foot and go slow to ensure you feel the strain.
• Repeat 10 reps before swapping legs.

The decline slant board squat is the most important exercise one can do with their board to combat patellar tendonitis and strengthen your knees. Increasing explosive power and mobility in the knees, to do this exercise:

• Stand on your slant board with the incline at the lowest setting (the one above flat)
• Stand upright on the board with your feet hip width apart with your toes lower than your heels and your legs straight.
• Slowly bend your legs and hinge slightly forward at the hips with your heels on the board until you reach a squat position with your knees over toes.
• Straighten out your legs and return to the start position to repeat.

Calf Raises on a slant board differ to typical calf raises, making them a simple, effective exercise to strengthen your calf muscles and strengthen your Achilles tendons. 

• Standing on the slant board with both feet, make sure you are standing with your toes facing upwards on the board.
• Rock your hips forwards until you feel a stretch in both of your calfs.
• Stand on the balls of your feet and hold this for 1-2 seconds.
• Repeat 10 – 15 reps based on your level

The ATG split squat is fantastic at improving your knee, Achilles and ankle mobility. 

• With the board on a low setting, out your put on the centre of the slant board. 
• Lean forwards into a lunge, trying to touch the top of your calf muscle with your hamstring. 
• Get low enough that you feel the rep, but not so low that your knee touches the floor.
• Complete 8-10 reps based on your level of fitness.

To conclude, slant boards are a fantastic way to rehabilitate, strengthen and mobilize your lower body. If you are looking to reduce aches or pains, improve performance or even just gain flexibility, it is the device for you. 

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