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Sissy Squat

Main muscle
Quadriceps
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Stand holding onto something stable, feet hip-width apart.
  2. 2Rise onto the balls of your feet and lean your torso back slightly.
  3. 3Bend your knees, letting them travel forward as you lower down.
  4. 4Lower until you feel a deep stretch in your quads.
  5. 5Drive through your quads to return to standing.

Coaching cues

  • Knees travel forward
  • Lean back for balance
  • Feel the quad stretch

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