Sissy Squat

How to do it

1. Stand facing a stable support such as a rail or door frame, holding on lightly with one or both hands for balance, adding a weight held at the chest for extra resistance if desired.
2. Rise up onto the balls of the feet and keep the hips extended so the body forms a straight line from knees to shoulders.
3. Bend only at the knees, letting the torso lean back as the knees travel forward past the toes.
4. Lower until a deep stretch is felt through the front of the thighs, keeping the hips pushed forward throughout.
5. Drive back up by straightening the knees, feeling the quadriceps and glutes do the work of returning to the start position.
6. Exhale as you rise and keep the movement slow and controlled rather than letting the hips sag toward the floor.

Muscles worked

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