Wall Sit Cues:
- Start exercise in a standing position: feet shoulder width, hands beside or in front, core engaged, and back against a stable vertical surface (wall).
- Lower your body into a 90 degree squat against the wall; put weight on heels; and fire up your quads.
- Hold position for allotted time.
Ideas for Exercise Uses:
- Perform as a strengthening exercise for running.
- Add to a full body workout for the squat movement.
- Use as a baseline testing exercise to determine your lower body strength.
Wall Sit Exercise Variations:
- Wall Sit (Beginner)
- Weighted Wall Sit (Intermediate)
- Wall Sit To Curl (Advanced)
Wall Sit Diagram Guide:
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