Sissy Squat

Danish: Sissy squat

Movement pattern

Knee extension, Squat

Equipment

Bodyweight

Main muscles

Rectus femoris, Vastus intermedius, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis

Also works

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Stabilisers

External abdominal oblique, Iliacus, Internal abdominal oblique, Psoas major, Rectus abdominis, Transversus abdominis

Muscle groups

Quadriceps

Level

Advanced

Type

Isolation, push

Load

Bodyweight

Logged as

Reps

Joint load

Knee: high

Related exercises

Alternatives: Leg Extension

Opposing movement: Nordic Hamstring Curl

Other names

Liftosaur: Sissy Squat, Bodyweight

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