Sissy Squat

This is a good exercise for working the complete body, especially the muscles of the quadriceps and buttocks.

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Attach a strong piece of rope around a secure object, ideally at around chest level, holding the rope with both hands at arms length.

Commence the exercise with your legs straight, feet close together, leaning back, using the support of the rope to prevent you from falling back.

Smoothly squat down, whilst raising your hips up, aiming to take your back to an almost parallel position to the floor.

Hold in this outstretch position for 1 – 2 seconds prior to returning back up to your straight leg position.

Focus on using your legs muscles to lift yourself up, using your arms to prevent yourself falling back, rather than pulling up with your arms.

You may decide to work with a wide foot stance, or begin the exercise by simply lowering down in a lean back position with your heels on the floor.