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Wall sit

Static sit with the back against a wall and thighs horizontal. Builds quad endurance and teaches holding the squat position.

Level
Start
Equipment
Wall
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
quadsglutescore

Technique

  1. Back and head against the wall, feet hip width.
  2. Slide down until the thighs are horizontal and the knees over the ankles.
  3. Weight over the whole foot, arms relaxed or on the thighs.

Common mistakes

  • Knees ahead of the ankles: move the feet farther from the wall.
  • Back coming off the wall.
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