Wall sit

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EasyAbout 3 minOn your own

A held squat against a wall: leg strength and endurance with no kit.

Watch how: Bodyweight wall squat Open video on Muscle & Strength

Alternative shown. The video uses the wall squat, which has the same position against the wall. Stop at the bottom and hold it there for your time, rather than standing back up.

Set up

Back flat against a wall.

You need: A wall

Steps

Slide down until the thighs are close to parallel with the floor
Knees over the ankles
Hold, breathing steadily

Coaching points

Back flat on the wall
Weight in the heels
Breathe

Adjust it

Easier

Slide only halfway down.

Harder

Lift one foot for a few seconds at a time.