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Sissy Squat exercise illustration

Sissy Squat

Leaning back as the knees travel forward and the heels lift, a bodyweight move that isolates the quads.

Body part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Category
Strength
Pattern
Knee extension
Mainly works
Quadriceps
Also
Hip flexors

Cues

  1. Rise onto the toes
  2. Knees forward, body leans back
  3. Hips stay straight

The same movement, other equipment