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Sissy Squat

🏋️ Calisthenics / Bodyweight · Legs

Also known as: sissy squats, bodyweight sissy squat, knees over toes squat

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Reps
/sissy_squats 10
also valid: /sissy-squats 10 · /sissy squats 10
Sets × Reps
/sissy_squats 3x10
also valid: /sissy-squats 3x10 · /sissy squats 3x10 · /log sissy_squats 3x10
Sets × Reps @ Weight
/sissy_squats 3x10@45
also valid: /sissy-squats 3x10@45 · /sissy squats 3x10@45 · /log sissy_squats 3x10@45

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Sissy Squat demonstration animation
Demo: Sissy Squat — © Gym visual

How to perform

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  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointing slightly outward.
  2. Hold onto a stable object for balance if needed.
  3. Slowly lower your body by bending your knees and leaning back, keeping your torso upright.
  4. Continue lowering until your thighs are parallel to the ground or as far as you can comfortably go.
  5. Pause for a moment, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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