Sissy Squat
Rise onto the toes and lean back as the knees travel forward; the quads work through a range nothing else reaches.
How to do it
Setup
Feet hip-width, hold a support with one hand; rise onto the toes.
Steps
- Lean back and let the knees travel far forward.
- Lower until the quads stretch hard, body one line from knees to head.
- Pull back up with the quads alone.
Common mistakes
Bending at the hips: the line breaks and the stretch escapes; hips stay open. Rushing depth on day one: this loads the knees; earn the range. Dropping the heels: stay on the toes.
Breathing
Inhale leaning back, exhale rising.
