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Sissy squat

A isolation exercise for the quads. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Hold something for balance, rise onto the toes.
  2. Knees forward, body leans back in one line
  3. Only go as deep as you control

Muscles worked

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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