Wall Sit
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muscles: | Quadriceps![]() ![]() |
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auxiliary muscles: | Lower Back![]() ![]() ![]() |
required: | Doable Without Equipment And Weights |
fitness level: | Normal |
exercise type: | Strength - isometric |
Variations available (31) |


Starting Position
- stand with your back in front of a wall about one step length apart
- the feet are hip width apart, rotate the tiptoes a bit outwards
- the back is straight, lean against the wall
- both legs are diagonally now
- let the arms hang down next to your body
Correct Execution
- glide down the wall until your legs are in a 90 degree angle
- the feet do not move
- push the back against the wall fully, avoid a hollow-back
- try to hold this static position for 30 seconds
tip for the workout
- you can ease the wall sit exercise by shoring up the hands on the thighs