What equipment do you need for the leverage machine sissy squat?

You need leverage machine to do the leverage machine sissy squat.

What is a good leverage machine sissy squat?

For men, a good leverage machine sissy squat is about a 200 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 65 lb and elite lifters pass 650 lb. For women, the standards run from about 65 lb to 650 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

Legs · Leverage Machine

Leverage Machine Sissy Squat

How to do the leverage machine sissy squat, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Legs

Equipment: Leverage Machine
Difficulty: Beginner
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Squat
Mechanic: Compound

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How to do it

Stand with your feet about shoulder-width apart. Push your hips back and bend your knees to lower until your thighs are at least parallel to the ground, keeping your chest up. Drive through your heels to return to standing.

1Feel a deep burn in your quads as you lean back and lower into the squat
2Engage your core to stabilize and keep hips in line with shoulders
3Push through the balls of your feet to return to standing

Common mistakes

Avoid letting your knees collapse inward; keep them aligned
Don't hinge at your hips; keep your body in a straight line
Avoid relaxing at the bottom; maintain tension

Muscles worked

The leverage machine sissy squat mainly works the quads and glutes, with the hamstrings, lower back, and calves assisting.

QuadsPrimary
GlutesPrimary
HamstringsSupport
Lower BackSupport
CalvesSupport
Upper AbsMinor

Leverage Machine Sissy Squat strength standards

See how your leverage machine sissy squat ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.

Bronzee1RM65 lb
Silvere1RM135 lb
Golde1RM200 lb
Platinume1RM322.5 lb
Diamonde1RM510 lb
Champione1RM650 lb

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Weight (lb)Reps

Kovo tracks this rank automatically as you train, across every lift, and levels you up as you get stronger.

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Last reviewed April 2026.