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

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.