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Weighted Sissy Squat

Weighted Sissy Squat

Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary muscles

Calves · Glutes · Hamstrings

Equipment: Barbell

Level: Advanced

General guidance

Sets
3–4
Reps
8–12
Rest (seconds)
60–120

Start light, keep a controlled form, stop if you feel pain.

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Step-by-step instructions (in English)

  1. Standing upright, with feet at shoulder width and toes raised, use one hand to hold onto the beams of a squat rack and the opposite arm to hold a plate on top of your chest. This is your starting position.
  2. As you use one arm to hold yourself, bend at the knees and slowly lower your torso toward the ground by bringing your pelvis and knees forward. Inhale as you go down and stop when your upper and lower legs almost create a 90-degree angle. Hold the stretch position for a second.
  3. After your one second hold, use your thigh muscles to bring your torso back up to the starting position. Exhale as you move up.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of times.

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General fitness information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a program.