Sissy Squat exercise animated demonstration

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Quads accessibility Upper Legs
Calves Glutes

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Sissy Squat is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Quads in the Upper Legs region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Calves and Glutes.

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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.

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