Sissy Squat

What it is

Holding a support, you rise onto the toes and lean back as the knees travel forward, lowering with a straight line from knees to shoulders. It isolates the quads with a deep knee bend. Start with a short range.

Technique tips

• Hold a support with one hand
• Rise onto the toes
• Push the knees forward and lean back
• Keep the hips extended throughout

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.