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Wall Sit

Front lower body, core

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Targets: Quads

About

It's a workout to lean against the wall. It can strengthen your lower body and core muscles!

How to Wall Sit

Starting Position

1. Please lean your back against the wall.

2. Sit down until your thighs are parallel to the ground, and raise your arms forward.

Proper Form

1. Lean your back against the wall.

2. Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and extend your arms forward parallel to each other.

3. Hold the position using the strength of your lower body and core.

Breathing Technique

Take a deep breath in and exhale slowly.

Precautions

Please be careful not to let your knees go forward of your feet.

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How to Wall Sit

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

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Workout duration doesn't predict muscle growth — sets do, per a 2020 meta-analysis of 111 studies

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