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Sissy squat alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the sissy squat, best matches first.

  1. Leg extensionTrains the quads, same movement, needs leg extension machine.
  2. Reverse NordicTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  3. Back squatTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
  4. Band squatTrains the quads, needs resistance bands.
  5. Barbell reverse lungeTrains the quads, needs barbell and squat rack.
  6. Bodyweight squatTrains the quads, no equipment.
  7. Box jumpTrains the quads, needs plyo box or step.
  8. Box squatTrains the quads, needs barbell, squat rack and plyo box or step.
  9. Bulgarian split squatTrains the quads, needs dumbbells and flat bench.
  10. Curtsy lungeTrains the quads, no equipment.
  11. Double kettlebell front squatTrains the quads, needs kettlebells.
  12. Dumbbell front squatTrains the quads, needs dumbbells.

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