Legs · Quads · Bodyweight
Sissy Squat
How to
Bodyweight- 1 Hold a support and rise onto the toes.
- 2 Lean back and bend the knees forward, lowering slowly.
- 3 Straighten the knees to stand back up.
Tips
- Start with a small range and let the knees adapt over several weeks.
- Keep a straight line from knees to shoulders as you lean back.
- Hold a plate at the chest when bodyweight gets easy.
Common mistakes
- Bending at the hips instead of leaning back.
- Going deeper than the knees tolerate.
- Letting go of the support too early.
In these plans
Not part of a built-in plan. Add it to any workout from the exercise picker.
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