Bodyweight Kneeling Sissy Squat

Target Muscle

Equipment

1

Slowly lean your body backward, extending from the knees while keeping your upper body straight, until your body forms a straight line from your head to your knees.

2

Hold this position for a few seconds, making sure to engage your quads and glutes.

3

Then, slowly return to the starting position by pushing your hips forward and pulling your body up using your thigh muscles.

4

Repeat this exercise for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain proper form throughout the movement.

Pro Tip

Correct Form: Begin in a kneeling position with your knees hip-width apart. Keep your chest upright, shoulders back, and core engaged. As you lower your body, lean back slightly, keeping your hips above your knees. The common mistake here is to lean too far back or forward, which can strain your knees or back. Controlled Movement: Lower and raise your body in a slow, controlled manner. Do not rush the exercise or use momentum to push yourself back up. This can lead to injury and also reduce the effectiveness of the exercise. Range of Motion: Aim to lower your body as far as you can while maintaining good form. A common mistake is not going deep enough into the squat, which reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. However, do not force yourself into a deeper squat if