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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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