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Sissy Squat.

Isolation bodyweight exercise intensely targeting the quadriceps with a unique knee flexion.

AdvancedBodyweight
Sissy Squat
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
8–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Quadriceps
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Stand tall, holding onto a stable support for balance.

  2. Step 02

    Raise your heels off the ground, balancing on the balls of your feet.

  3. Step 03

    Lean back, allowing your knees to travel far forward.

  4. Step 04

    Lower your body by bending your knees, keeping your torso and thighs in a straight line.

  5. Step 05

    Descend until your knees are close to the floor or you feel a deep quad stretch.

  6. Step 06

    Push through your quads to return to the starting upright position.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Use a stable support for balance, especially when learning the movement.

  • Focus on keeping your hips extended and your body in a straight line.

  • Start with a partial range of motion and gradually increase depth.