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Wall Sit

Simple, brutal, effective quad-builder anyone can do anywhere.

3 ร— 30โ€“60 sec 6 minrest 45s

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Equipment
wall
Rest
45s between sets
Primary muscles
quads
Also works
glutes

How to do it

  1. Slide your back down a wall until knees are bent at 90ยฐ.
  2. Feet flat, thighs parallel to the floor.
  3. Hold. Breathe steadily.
  4. 3 rounds of 30โ€“60 seconds.

Form cues

  • โœ“Whole back against the wall
  • โœ“Knees over ankles, not over toes
  • โœ“Even breathing

Common mistakes

  • โœ—Bouncing up early
  • โœ—Knees drifting past toes

Progressions

  • 30 sec โ†’ 45 sec โ†’ 60 sec โ†’ holding a weight

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