Wall sit
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Quads
- Low load
- Core and Glutes · Maximus
How to do it
Lean your back flat against a wall and walk the feet out, then slide down until the thighs are parallel to the floor and the knees sit directly over the ankles. Press the lower back into the wall, rest the hands on the thighs or at your sides, and hold while breathing steadily. If the knees ache, slide up a little; if it is too easy, hold longer rather than deeper.
Form cues
- Thighs parallel to the floor, knees over the ankles
- Press the whole back flat into the wall
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Knee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.