Sissy squat

This exercise focuses on leg strength, range of motion in the quads, and connection of the hip flexors and core.
Start standing gripping the floor with your toes and heels. Exhale as you pull your hips straight down, rolling your toes as your knees drive over you toes. Pull as far down into a squat as possible (knees touch the ground if possible). You should feel a deep stretch in your quads. Focus on keeping your core engaged with your hip flexors.
Inhale and press through the toes, pushing your hips straight up to the standing position. Pull your heels down to the ground at the top of the movement. Attempt to maintain control through your legs and core for the entire movement.
Use a bench or small box as a marker for your knees to touch.
Keynotes: If this exercise causes knee pain, stop immediately. Hold onto a pole or use a bench or small box as a marker for your knees to touch to help stabilize during the movement if necessary.

[@traciwettstein21]

it’s literally everything i teach people not to do when doing a squat. but yet i have read and listened to ppl saying we need to do this. 🤷‍♀️

[@p3cPro]

I used to preach against this, I also would not have a beginner start with a squat variation like this. But it can be an incredible exercise for range of motion and stability, especially through the quads. It is also very important to ensure no shooting knee pain occurs during this movement.
I would begin with a knee over toe lunge like in the video linked below before ever attempting Sissy Squat.
czcams.com/video/o1I95YBwFts/video.html