Everyone thinks somersault squats are just a fancy heels-elevated squat until they try them. Here’s the truth: They’re not a copy. They’re a completely different stimulus. The forward knee travel, upright torso, and deep knee flexion put max tension on your quads while taking your hips and glutes out of the equation. That means your quads do all the work. It’s not about loading the bar. It’s about loading the muscle. You’ll feel the burn halfway through your first set and question your life choi