Equipmentweighted
Difficultyadvanced
quadsupper legs
Weighted Sissy Squat
The weighted sissy squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps while also engaging the glutes, hamstrings, and calves. It requires balance, strength, and coordination, especially when performed with added weight.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
- 2.Hold a weight in front of your chest with both hands, or place a barbell across your upper back.
- 3.Keeping your chest up and your core engaged, slowly lower your body down by bending at the knees and hips.
- 4.Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as low as you can comfortably go.
- 5.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
gluteshamstringscalves
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