Wall Sit

Wall Sit | THE BOD

Target Area: Lower Body

Equipment: Not required

  1. Stand with your back flat against a wall.
  2. Walk your feet out about 2 feet in front of you with your feet just over shoulder width apart.
  3. Slide your back down the wall, bending your knees until they are bent at about a 90 degree angle. Your thighs should be parallel to the ground and it should appear as if you are sitting in a chair.
  4. Hold this position for the prescribed time, ensuring correct posture and technique is maintained throughout.

INTENSITY

Increase

Add weight to the movement. This can be in the form of dumbbells held wither at your sides or one dumbbell placed on your chest horizontally.

Decrease

Reduce the length of time holding the squat position.

ALTERNATIVE

Pause Squat

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