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Bodyweight Sissy Squat

Quadriceps · Calves · Glutes · Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. Stand upright with feet hip-width apart, holding onto a sturdy support such as a squat rack or door frame with one hand for balance.
  2. Rise onto the balls of your feet and keep your body in a straight line from knees to shoulders throughout the movement.
  3. Bend your knees and push them forward while leaning your torso back, keeping your hips extended, until you feel a deep stretch in the quadriceps.
  4. Lower yourself only as far as you can control, stopping short of the floor.
  5. Reverse the motion by contracting your quadriceps to pull your knees back and return to standing.
  6. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions, using the support only as needed for balance.
Primary muscle
Quadriceps
Secondary muscles
Calves · Glutes
Equipment
Bodyweight