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Weighted Sissy Squat

Intermediate
Weighted 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 a weight in front of your chest with both hands, or place a barbell across your upper back.
  3. Keeping your chest up and your core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending at the knees and hips.
  4. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, 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

Weighted

Muscles Worked

PrimaryQuads
Secondary
GlutesHamstringsCalves