Sissy squat

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How to do it

1. Stand next to a squat rack or wall where you can hold on for balance.
2. Bring your feet hip-width apart with toes pointing slightly out.
3. Optional: Elevate your heels on a couple of weight plates or hexagonal dumbbells. Doing so will allow you to stay balanced as you learn the movement pattern. Alternatively, have your heels remain in the air.
4. Engage your abs, bring your shoulders back, and take a breath.
5. Begin the movement by bending your knees as you support yourself on the balls of your feet. Your heels should be elevated or hanging in the air.
6. As you bend your knees, lean your torso back. You’ll know you’re doing this right when you manage to maintain a straight line between your knees, hips, and torso.
7. Bend your knees and descend as low as your strength allows before extending your knees and going back to the top.
8. Two notes: