Wall Sits | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Quadriceps

Quick Cues

1

Back flat against the wall

2

Thighs parallel to the floor

3

Hold the position

4

Breathe steadily

Equipment Needed

BodyweightWall

Stand with your back flat against a wall.
Slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor and knees are at 90 degrees.
Keep your back pressed against the wall and feet flat on the floor.
Hold the position for the prescribed time.
Stand back up when finished.

Common Mistakes

Letting the back round at the bottom

Not sitting deep enough into each rep

Keeping the knees too close together

Pro Tips

Stand with your back against a wall and thighs parallel to the floor

Hold a weight plate on your thighs for added difficulty

Focus on steady breathing throughout the hold

Your Progress

Variations

Squat Pulse

Bodyweight Squat

Goblet Squat Hold