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Sissy Squats

Sissy Squats

Stand tall, rise onto your toes, and lean back as you bend your knees. Lower your body until you feel a stretch in your quads, then return to standing. Keep your torso straight throughout.

How it is executed

  1. Stand tall, rise onto your toes, and lean back as you bend your knees.
  2. Lower your body until you feel a stretch in your quads, then return to standing.
  3. Keep your torso straight throughout.
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Primary muscle
Vastus medialis
Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement pattern
Lower body
Difficulty
Advanced
What it is for
Strength · Hypertrophy

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