Quads · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Sissy Squat
The sissy squat is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the quadriceps by requiring a deep knee bend and significant balance, often performed with minimal support. It emphasizes quad strength and control, while also engaging the calves and glutes.
- Primary muscle
- Quads
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Legs
How to do Sissy Squat, step by step
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
- Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
- Slowly lower your body by bending your knees and leaning back, keeping your torso upright.
- Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as far as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track Sissy Squat in SPLYT
Sissy Squat is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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