Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Bodyweight Half Sissy Squat (Wall Supported).
The bodyweight half sissy squat is a quad-dominant knee-flexion exercise performed over a limited range of motion, with one hand on a wall for balance. By leaning back and allowing the knees to travel well forward over the toes, it places intense tension on the quadriceps with minimal hip involvement.
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The Bodyweight Half Sissy Squat (Wall Supported) is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.