Weighted Sissy Squat

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

Weighted Sissy Squat exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Weighted Sissy Squat

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

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. 2Hold a weight in front of your chest with both hands, or place a barbell across your upper back.
  3. 3Keeping your chest up and your core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending at the knees and hips.
  4. 4Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Weighted Sissy Squat Muscles Worked

Primary

quads

Secondary

gluteshamstringscalves

Exercise Details

Equipment
weighted
Body Part
upper legs
Category
Extended

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