Demo & instructions
Wall Sit
Also known as: Wall Squat Hold, Static Wall Squat
Instructions
You hold a seated position with your back against a wall and no chair beneath you. A simple, equipment-free way to build staying power in the thighs.
- Movement
- Squat
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–90 sec
Setup
- 1Stand with your back against a smooth, solid wall.
- 2Walk your feet forward about two foot-lengths and set them hip-width apart.
Execution
- 1Slide your back down the wall until your thighs are about parallel to the floor.
- 2Adjust your feet so your knees sit directly above your ankles.
- 3Keep your head, upper back, and hips in contact with the wall and your hands off your legs.
Target
Equipment
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
