Wall sit
- Basic
- Bodyweight
Thighs parallel, back flat on the wall
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Quads
- Secondary:
- Glutes
How to do it
- Press your back to the wall and slide down until the thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Keep the knees over the ankles at a 90-degree angle.
- Hold the position for the target time.
Common mistakes
- Letting the knees travel past the feet.
- Resting the hands on the thighs.
Tips
- Drive the weight through the heels.
- Breathe steadily during the hold.