Wall Sit

Technique

Stand with your back against a wall and slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor, creating a 90° angle at the knees. Keep your feet flat on the floor and your back pressed to the wall. Hold the position for the prescribed time without letting your hips drop.

Steps

1. Stand with your back against the wall and place your feet flat in front of you
2. Slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the floor
3. Align your knees at roughly 90 degrees over your feet
4. Press your back firmly into the wall
5. Hold the position without letting your hips drop

Common mistakes

• Placing the feet too close to the wall
• Letting the knees collapse inward
• Allowing the heels to lift off the floor
• Sliding the hips lower as fatigue builds

Variations

• Single-leg wall sit
• Weighted wall sit with a plate on the thighs
• Wall sit with a stability ball behind the back
• Wall sit with a resistance band above the knees

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