Weighted Sissy Squat

This old-school movement emphasizes quad strength while improving balance and flexibility through a unique motion.

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes elevated.
2. Hold a plate against your chest with one hand, using the other hand to steady yourself on a squat rack.
3. Bend at the knees and lean back, keeping your torso upright as your hips and knees move forward.
4. Lower until your thighs approach parallel to the ground.
5. Pause, then drive through your legs to return to standing.