Sissy squat
A isolation exercise for the quads. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Hold something for balance, rise onto the toes.
- Knees forward, body leans back in one line
- Only go as deep as you control
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all sissy squat alternatives.
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