How To: Sissy Squat Drop-Back

The Sissy Squat Drop-Back is a demonstration of having open shoulders, a flexibile spine, strong quads, and a high level of body awareness, balance and control.

Potential training structure to work towards achieving the 'Sissy Squat Drop-Back' below:

DRILL #1 - Shoulder Opener - 5 reps with 5 breath isometric hold at the end of each set. - 3 SETS

DRILL #2 - Low Boat Hold - 30-60 second hold with perfect form - 2 SETS

DRILL #3 - Locust Pose - 30-60 second hold - 2 SETS

DRILL #4 - Sissy Squats - 5 slow reps with maximum depth - 1 set if continuing on with progressions to the drop back, otherwise 5 sets of 5 reps to build the strength required to move forward

DRILL #5 - Low Lunge - 5 breath isometric hold, followed by reach-around quad stretch for 5 breaths. Left and right side - 1 SET

DRILL #6 - Wheel Pose - 5 breath isometric hold - 3 SETS with windscreen wipers inbetween sets

SISSY DROP BACK - 3 slow reps of full movement or correct progression for your level - 3 SETS