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Weighted Sissy Squat

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Equipment

Bench
Bench
Weight Plate
Weight Plate

The Weighted Sissy Squat is a challenging lower body exercise that targets the quadriceps, enhancing muscle definition and strength. It utilizes a weight plate for added resistance, increasing the intensity of the movement and promoting muscle hypertrophy and stability.

How to do it

  1. Hold a weight plate close to your chest with both hands, standing beside a bench for support.
  2. Position your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward.
  3. Lean back slightly as you bend at the knees, lowering your body while keeping your core engaged.
  4. Lower as far as comfortable, then push through your heels to return to the starting position.
  5. Ensure your knees don't extend past your toes during the squat.

Muscles worked

Primary Quadriceps

Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus

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