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sissy squat

sissy squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.

Step 2. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.

Step 3. Slowly lower your body by bending your knees and leaning back, keeping your torso upright.

Step 4. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as far as you can comfortably go.

Step 5. Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

quads

Secondary muscles

calvesglutes

Primary body parts

thighs

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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