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Cable Sissy Squat

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Muscles worked

High load
Quads · Rectus femoris
Low load
Abs

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Stand facing away from a low cable and hold its handle close to your chest, with the cable running behind you. Rise onto the balls of your feet. Keeping your hips extended, let your knees travel forward as your torso and thighs lean back together. Descend only as far as you can control, then straighten your knees to return.

Form cues

  • Keep your hips extended.
  • Use a controlled depth.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

Lower backHipKneeAnkle

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.