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Sissy squat

Legs · Bodyweight

Sets, reps and RIR

Sets3 to 5
Reps6 to 15
RIR1 to 2

Load is fixed, so progress by adding reps first, then by slowing the lowering phase, then by adding weight.

RIR means reps in reserve: how many you could still have done when you racked it. RIR 2 is two short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary: Quads.

Secondary: Abs.

What it is called elsewhere

  • Norwegian Sissy squat
  • Swedish Sissy squat
  • Danish Sissy squat
  • German Sissy Squat
  • Spanish Sentadilla sissy
  • Italian Sissy squat
  • Portuguese Agachamento sissy
  • Russian Сисси приседания
  • French Sissy squat

Related legs exercises

  • Squat (barbell)
  • Front squat
  • Box squat
  • Lunges (barbell)
  • Hip thrust (barbell)
  • Good morning

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