Sissy Squat

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Learn how to do the Sissy Squat with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Quads, with secondary emphasis on Calves, Glutes.

Sissy Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Sissy Squat

Follow these steps to perform the Sissy Squat with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. 2Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  3. 3Slowly lower your body by bending your knees and leaning back, keeping your torso upright.
  4. 4Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as far as you can comfortably go.
  5. 5Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sissy Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

calvesglutes

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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