Bodyweight Kneeling Sissy Squat
The sissy squat from kneeling: the body leans back in one line from the knees to the head, and the thighs pull it upright again.
How to do it
Setup
Kneeling on a mat, knees hip-width, torso upright, arms at the sides.
Steps
- Lean back from the knees, hips staying open.
- Go only as far as you can return from.
- Pull back up to upright with the thighs.
Common mistakes
Folding at the hips: the line from knees to head is the exercise. Dropping back too far: stop where the return is still smooth. Bare knees on a hard floor: kneel on a mat or pad.
Breathing
Inhale leaning back, exhale rising.
