Form guide
How to Do Wall Sit
Silent isometric hold that builds quad endurance anywhere there is a wall.
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- No Equipment
- Impact
- Low impact
- Muscles worked
- Quads
- Glutes
Step by step
- 1Lean your back flat against a wall.
- 2Slide down until your knees are at 90 degrees.
- 3Hold the position, breathing steadily.
Common mistakes
- Resting the hands on the thighs.
- Sitting too high so the quads barely work.
Alternatives
Put it to work
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