3D model, camera rotation and male or female body are in Pro.
Get Pro
Sissy squat
A squat with the heels up, knees pushed forward and the trunk leaned back in line with the thighs. Quads in full stretch with almost no hip involvement.
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Measure
- reps
- Tempo
- 3-1-2-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
quadscorecalves
Technique
- Stand on the toes, hold something for balance at first.
- Bend the knees forward and lean the trunk back, trunk and thighs in one line.
- Return with the quads, hips stay extended.
Common mistakes
- Bending the hips: it becomes a regular squat.
- Too deep too soon: knee pain.
The 3D model is in Pro
The diagrams and notes on this site are free. Pro adds what you need to actually train.
- 3D model of every exercise: rotate the camera, male or female body
- Working muscles highlighted on the model in every phase
- All progression paths with sets, targets and rest
- Training log, level passes, records and charts
- iOS and Android app on the same account
$7.99 / month or $59.99 / year