Sissy Squat

Intermediate
Sissy Squat animated demonstration
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How to Do It

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

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryQuads
Secondary
CalvesGlutes