Quadriceps · Barbell

Weighted Sissy Squat

A compound movement that trains your quadriceps, done with a barbell. Your calves, glutes and hamstrings help out.

Weighted Sissy Squat, starting positionWeighted Sissy Squat, end position

Muscles you'll work

Weighted Sissy Squat muscles worked, front viewWeighted Sissy Squat muscles worked, back view
QuadricepsPrimaryCalves · Glutes · HamstringsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Standing upright, with feet at shoulder width and toes raised, use one hand to hold onto the beams of a squat rack and the opposite arm to hold a plate on top of your chest. This is your starting position.
  2. As you use one arm to hold yourself, bend at the knees and slowly lower your torso toward the ground by bringing your pelvis and knees forward. Inhale as you go down and stop when your upper and lower legs almost create a 90-degree angle. Hold the stretch position for a second.
  3. After your one second hold, use your thigh muscles to bring your torso back up to the starting position. Exhale as you move up.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of times.

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EquipmentBarbell
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelExpert

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