Progression ladder for the Sissy Squat

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Easier and harder steps around the Sissy Squat

These are the substitutes for the Sissy Squat, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Linear Depth Jump

    Linear Depth Jump

    • Advanced
    • Other
    • Quads
  2. Rocket Jump

    Rocket Jump

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  3. Quick Leap

    Quick Leap

    • Intermediate
    • Other
    • Quads
  4. Bench Jump

    Bench Jump

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  5. Frog Hops

    Frog Hops

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads
  6. Squat To Overhead Reach With TwistPlay demonstration

    Squat To Overhead Reach With Twist

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Quads

Where you are now

Sissy SquatPlay demonstration

Sissy Squat

  • Advanced
  • Bodyweight
  • Quads

Harder steps (1)

  1. Reverse Band Power Squat

    Reverse Band Power Squat

    • Advanced
    • Barbell
    • Quads

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