Muscle Groups Involved
- There were no muscle groups associated with this exercise.
Category
BodyweightDumbbellKettlebell
Highlights
- Start on the balls of your feet, heels up, toes turned out about 45 degrees.
- Your heels should be touching or very close.
- Lean back to keep your braced torso in line with your thighs.
- Push your hips back at the bottom of the movement to increase time under tension for your quads.
Description
This Sissy Squat is an old school exercise that has had recent revival due to its powerful effects on knee health. This squat variation targets the VMO or the teardrop shaped muscle closest to your kn
Common Mistakes
Not bracing your core throughout the movement can cause back pain. Not gett
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Pro Tips
Vince Gironda recommended a “burlesque bump” by pushing your hips back
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Purpose
This exercise emphasizes the VMO which fills out your lower quadriceps and
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Form
Your knees should be as far past your toes as possible without causing pain
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