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Does anybody know how the two exercises on this video are called?

In fact it seems to be one exercise and a variation of it, but perhaps the variation has a custom name.

I want to search more information about this exercise and workouts, which include it, but to to so I should know how it is called.

If it has different names in different contexts, please let me know.

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Looks like this is a variation on pelvic tilts is all. – JohnP Sep 5 '12 at 18:50
Could you describe what is going on in the video instead of just linking to it? If the video disappears, then the questions loses its value. – Matt Chan♦ Sep 6 '12 at 2:50
Yes, I will include it in the next few days. If you want, feel free to edit my question and add the description. – Sarah Sep 6 '12 at 5:22

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I've never seen anyone do it, but I think the full version of the exercise, where you stand all the way up, is called the "Sissy Squat" (sorry for the title):
Sissy Squat
Weighted Sissy Squat

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FWIW, I'd think that regular bodyweight squats would be more healthy for your knees. – DavidR Sep 5 '12 at 20:01
Why do you think so? – Sarah Sep 6 '12 at 5:21
Because a bodyweight squat can be self limiting for range of motion, and the location of your center of gravity in relation to your knees/legs is different. In a squat, your body weight remains pretty much centered over your legs, in this kind of an exercise (sissy squat), your body weight is way behind your knees, which places a much different stress on them. And, if you lose your grip, then all your weight is going backwards. – JohnP Sep 6 '12 at 14:38
I found this one where it is also called "modifiex sissy squat": fitnessmagazine.com/workout/thighs/exercises/lower-body-workout/… – Sarah Sep 24 '12 at 6:25
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It looks like a Pure Barre exercise. Pure Barre is a newer version of Callanetics. The techniques use high rep, short range isometrics in specific positions to target deep postural muscles. They both have a basis in ballet and have Pilates type moves. They can be very effective in targeting deep postural muscle.

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