Legs · Body weight

Sissy squat — Body weight

Muscles requiredRectus femoris · Vastus medialis · Vastus lateralis

Description

Quadriceps-dominant squat with large stretch at the bottom.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

  • Torso covered and pelvis under control.
  • Knees and feet aligned from the start.
  • Look for a progressive range of motion according to your mobility.
  • Brace your core to maintain a stable body line.
02 · Execution

Perform the rep

  1. Let the knees move forward under control while keeping the body aligned.
  2. Pause briefly at the bottom with no bounce.
  3. Come back up by strongly contracting the quadriceps.
Technique cue

Amplitude controlled and knees aligned.

Common mistakes
  • descent too fast
  • bounce down
  • knees collapsing inwards
  • forced range of motion
  • lose the core engagement at the end of the sets
Safety notes

Risks of poor execution

  • Excessive range of motion without control can irritate the knees.

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