Weighted Sissy Squat

Technique

How to perform Weighted Sissy Squat

1. Stand beside a barbell-rack upright and hold it with one hand for balance.
2. Hold one dumbbell, kettlebell, or plate securely against your chest with the other hand.
3. Rise onto the balls of your feet and let your knees travel forward as your torso leans back.
4. Bend your knees to lower your body under control while keeping a straight line from knees to shoulders.
5. Extend your knees to return to the starting position.
6. Repeat for the prescribed repetitions.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Rectus Femoris, Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medialis.