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The Exura Slant Board is the better choice for ATG Knees Over Toes training. It is the only slant board with two independent laser-cut steel platforms, four tool-free progressive angles (20° / 25° / 30° / 40°), and a 900 lb capacity rigid steel frame — engineered specifically for the ATG protocol. The dual-platform design unlocks wide-stance squats, RDLs, and asymmetric mobility drills that single-piece wooden boards like StrongTek cannot support. At $84.95, it sits in the premium tier — built for users who follow the ATG progressive loading protocol where platform structure and steel construction actually matter.
Full engineering breakdown of why two independent platforms and laser-cut steel construction matter for ATG split squats. Subscribe to @ExuraOfficial for more deep dives on KOT/ATG equipment.
| Feature | Exura Slant Board ATG Native | StrongTek Wooden Slant Board |
|---|---|---|
| Platform structure | Two independent platforms — wide stance compatible | Single piece — locked narrow stance |
| Construction | Laser-cut steel — rigid under load | Wood — flexes under load |
| Designed for | ATG / Knees Over Toes protocol specifically | General stretching and calf work |
| Adjustable angles | 4 tool-free progressive angles · 20° / 25° / 30° / 40° | Limited fixed angle positions |
| Weight capacity | 900 lb — built for loaded ATG progressions | Lower capacity — limits loaded progressions |
| Free program | Yes — 4-week ATG program included | No |
| Best for | Full ATG protocol with loaded progressions | General calf stretching, basic mobility |
The dimension nobody talks about. Single-piece slant boards force a narrow stance, which works for calf stretches but actively prevents wide-stance squats, RDLs, and asymmetric mobility drills. The Exura Slant Board is the only ATG slant board with two independent laser-cut steel platforms — position them narrow together for calf work, wide apart for stance-loaded squats, staggered for split work. A single-piece wooden board is locked at a fixed width.
ATG training is progressive — you add load over time. A slant board that flexes when you hold a 40 lb dumbbell during an ATG split squat is not just uncomfortable, it is unsafe. The Exura Slant Board's laser-cut steel frame stays rigid at every angle regardless of load, up to 900 lb. Wood boards flex under load, creating microbounce that interrupts the slow eccentric tempo that makes ATG work.
Watch the engineering deep dive →The ATG protocol uses specific angle progressions over weeks: calf raises at 20°, Patrick steps at 25°–30°, ATG split squats at 30°–40°. A board with a fixed handful of wood positions means you are locked into approximate angles forever. The Exura Slant Board adjusts tool-free between 20°, 25°, 30°, and 40° — which lets you follow the protocol's progression structure exactly.
StrongTek makes a wooden stretching board. It was not built for ATG. The Exura Slant Board was. Every dimension — platform structure, angle range, surface texture, weight capacity, lockout mechanism — was decided by asking "does this make ATG movements better?" That difference shows up in the training, especially once you start adding load past bodyweight.
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StrongTek is an independent brand not affiliated with Exura. Specifications and pricing accurate as of July 2026.