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Sissy Squat

Sissy Squat: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
quads, calves
Secondary muscles
glutes
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How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  3. Slowly lower your body by bending your knees and leaning back, keeping your torso upright.
  4. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as far as you can comfortably go.
  5. Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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