The Slant Ramps by the Tib Bar Guy are adjustable squat wedges.
I’ve reviewed many squat wedges before and haven’t see one that uses this adjustable design.
This is like having 4 squat wedges all in one piece which is great to save space.
Let’s check it out!
Unboxing
Here’s what’s inside the box once I opened it.
Tib Bar Guy usually has his equipment in travel cases but this time it came in a travel bag.
I pulled the squat wedges out of the bag and here’s what they look like.
It’s a unique design that’s similar to some adjustable slant boards.
The adjustable squat wedges I’ve used before are the Slant Blocks Pro from Freak Athlete but those are stackable (different mechanism).
The top is lined with grip tape so my feet stay on them at all times.
And from this side view you can see there’s 5 grooves where a bar sits to increase the slant angle.
Here’s a closer look at the grooves on the slant ramps.
When the squat wedge is flat, it’s on the first groove like you see in the picture above.
These are the angles from left to right: 22, 27, 33, and 35 degrees.
The front of the squat wedges is held down by a bolt.
This is the pivot point and doesn’t detach from the unit like the other end.
When I flip over to the the underside, it’s lined with rubber along the metal parts that touch the floor.
This prevents the squat wedges from slipping and makes them usable on all types of flooring without scratching.
And here’s a view from the back.
Just giving you a glimpse from all angles so you see exactly what you get.
Specs
- Build: Made with steel so that they last a long time
- Underside: Rubberized to prevent slipping and to protect flooring.
- Top: Grip tape so my feet stay on the wedges while exercising
- Weight capacity: Tested up to 800 lbs
- Length: 9 3/8″ long
- Width: 5 1/2″ wide
Angles
Now I’m gonna show you all the different angles that are possible with the Tib Bar Guy’s Slant Ramps.
This replaces 4 different squat wedges with one single unit.
First angle is 22 degrees.
Second angle is 27 degrees.
Third angles is 33 degrees.
And the last angle is 35 degrees.
Slant Ramps Work With Step Up Boxes
The Slant Ramps can also be used in combination with step up boxes like the ones on the Slant Stack.
Set a squat wedge on top of the step up boxes for Poliquin step ups (reverse step ups).
The rubber on the underside of the wedges keeps them from sliding.
Adjustable Slant Board vs Slant Ramps
Some slant boards use a similar adjusting mechanism to the Slant Ramps but here’s why squat wedges have advantages over boards.
Squat Wedges Are Space Saving
Squat wedges like the Slant Ramps take up little space.
Especially these that can be flattened inside a travel bag for easy storage or travel.
And yes! They’re in that bag.
Stance Width
Unlike squat wedges, slant boards have a set width.
So I can only spread the width of my stance to a certain point when doing two legged exercises.
With squat wedges I can move my feet as far apart from each other as I want.
Hip / Feet Angle
Squat wedges can be angled in any direction which you can’t do with a single slant board.
This is especially true when I want to squat deeper and need to externally rotate my hips to get depth.
If I rotate my hips out on a slant board, the weight distribution on my feet is uneven which causes my knees to cave inward.
Exercises With Tib Bar Guy Slant Ramps
The Slant Ramps can be used for a lot of exercises.
Heel elevated squats are a great space saving alternative to doing leg extensions on a leg extension machine.
I alternate between doing these on the slant ramps (quick set up) and the leg developer on the Freak Athlete Hyper Pro (when I also wanna do leg curls).
Whether you plan to use them for heel elevated squats or Knees Over Toes Guy exercises, the multiple angles make them versatile.
Here I’m using them for ATG split squats.
These can also be used for standing calf raises.
And even for deadlifts to workout my hamstrings and glutes.
I like to grab a pair of adjustable dumbbells for this one because they pull me forward so I get a big stretch.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Space saving: Collapsible design makes it easy to store flat without taking up much space.
- Multiple angles: It’s like having 4 squat wedges in 1
- Build: Made out of metal so it can support a lot of weight
- Non-slip: Rubberized underside keeps the squat wedges from moving on the floor
- Grip tape: Quality grip tape keeps feet from sliding down while exercising
- Versatile: Having multiple angles increases the number of exercises and progressions that can be done
Cons
- Length: Some people may not like not being able to have their feet entirely on the wedges but from what I’ve seen, most people prefer having the ball of their feet on the floor.
This length also keeps them lighter and portable.
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The Slant Ramps currently sell for $59 which is not a bad price since it’s 4 squat wedges in one.
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Slant Ramps Review
I like squat wedges better than slant boards and the Slant Ramps have become one of my favorites.
With several angles (4-in-1) I can do a bunch of exercises without the need for multiple wedges.
And the way they collapse flat makes them easy to store.
Thumbs up for me!
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