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Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D, C.S.C.S., is an internationally renowned fitness expert and widely regarded as one of the leading authorities on body composition training (muscle development and fat loss). He is a lifetime drug-free bodybuilder, and has won numerous natural bodybuilding titles.

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March 14, 2008

Sissy Squats Aren’t for Sissies!

Here’s a great exercise to sculpt the thighs. It’s called the sissy squat, and it is particularly good for developing the upper portion of the thighs, as it targets the rectus femoris—the only quadriceps muscle that crosses the hip joint. Perform the sissy squat as follows:

Begin by taking a shoulder-width stance. Grasp an incline bench with one hand and rise up onto your toes. In one motion, slowly slant your torso back, bend your knees and lower your body downward. Thrust your knees forward as you descend and lean back until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Do not allow your butt to drop below your torso. Then, reverse direction and rise upward until you reach the starting position.

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