How to do the Wall Sit
Lean your back against a wall and slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
Keep your knees over your ankles at 90 degrees.
Hold the position, breathing normally, for your target time.
Slide back up the wall to stand.
Sets and reps
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holds | 3 | 20–60 s | 1 min |
Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.
Muscles worked
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