How to do a sissy squat

Setup:

1. Stance: Stand with your feet about hip-width apart. You may want to hold onto a stable object (like a squat rack) with one hand for balance.

The Movement:

1. Initiate: Rise up onto the balls of your feet.
2. Lean & Bend: Simultaneously lean your torso backward while bending your knees forward and down towards the floor. Your body should form a straight line from your knees to your head.
3. Depth: Lower yourself as far as your flexibility and strength allow, aiming to get your shins parallel to the floor.
4. Ascent: Squeeze your quads to drive yourself back up to the starting position.

Tips:

• This exercise places significant stress on the knees and quadriceps; start with a limited range of motion and no added weight.
• Focus on keeping your hips forward and not letting them drop back.
• This is a great quad isolation exercise, but it requires good mobility and should be approached with caution.