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Sissy Squat

Don't let the name fool you — the sissy squat is brutally hard. Named after King Sisyphus from Greek mythology, it puts your quads through an extreme range of motion that most exercises can't touch. It's one of the few bodyweight movements that can genuinely build quad size and strength without any equipment.

How to Do Sissy Squat: Step by Step

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart, hold something for balance
  2. Rise up onto your toes
  3. Lean your torso back while bending your knees forward
  4. Lower until your knees point forward and torso leans way back
  5. Drive through your toes to return to standing

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not going deep enough — the deep stretch is what makes this exercise effective
  • Bending at the hips — keep your body in a straight line from knees to shoulders
  • Skipping the eccentric — lower slowly for 3-4 seconds

Muscles Worked

quads
Equipment No equipment needed
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