Sissy Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads
Sissy Squat focuses on Quads, with Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sissy Squat with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand upright with your feet close together, placing your hands on a wall at shoulder height for support.
- 2
Lean back, allowing your knees to travel far forward past your toes.
- 3
Lift your heels off the floor and lower your hips, maintaining a straight line from your knees to your shoulders.
- 4
Push through the balls of your feet to extend your knees and hips, returning to the upright standing position.
Secondary Muscles
While Sissy Squat primarily targets Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Sissy Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Sissy Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
