Sissy Squat
- Reps
- 5–10
- Kit
- Sturdy table
How to do it
- 1
Hold a heavy table secured against a wall with both hands, stand tall, and keep feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Breathe in as your knees bend forward and your body leans back in one line.
- 3
Breathe out as you press through your feet and straighten your knees.
- 4
Keep a light hold on the table and use only the range you can control.
Where you should feel it: The fronts of your thighs.
What your coach says mid-set
- “Knees forward, body leans back in line”
- “Keep a light hold on the table”
- “Only go as low as you control”
Common mistakes
Bending at the hips as you lower
Keep your knees, hips and shoulders in one line and lower a shorter way.
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