Bodyweight Kneeling Sissy Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Quadriceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Quadriceps
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip flexors, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Kneeling Sissy Squat
How to: Bodyweight Kneeling Sissy Squat
- Start by kneeling on a soft surface with your knees hip-width apart and feet pointed back.
- Keeping your torso upright, lean slightly forward and lower your hips back to your heels.
- Push through your knees to return to the starting position, engaging your quadriceps.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the knees to buckle inward.
- Losing balance and relying too much on momentum.
- Not going deep enough to engage the quadriceps fully.
Modifications
- Perform the squat with assistance from a wall or chair if balancing is difficult.
- Limit the depth of the squat as needed.
Tips
- Keep your knees aligned with your toes to avoid injury.
- Engage your core throughout the movement for better stability.
- Lower yourself as slowly as you can to maximize muscle engagement.
Bodyweight Kneeling Sissy Squat Alternatives
Tags
thighs
squat
strength
bodyweight
quadriceps
lower body