Sissy Squat - Advanced Quadriceps Strengthening Exercise
Exercise Overview
Sissy squat is an advanced closed-chain exercise that heavily targets the quadriceps through a large range of knee flexion. It is used to improve anterior thigh strength, knee control, and tolerance to loaded bending in higher-level rehabilitation or athletic training.
Muscles Involved
Quadriceps femorisRectus femorisVastus medialisVastus lateralisVastus intermediusGastrocnemiusSoleusGluteus maximusRectus abdominis
Related Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndromeQuadriceps weaknessPost-operative knee strengthening progressionTendon loading for patellar tendinopathyDeconditioning after knee injuryReturn-to-sport lower extremity strengthening