How to do the Wall Sit, step by step
- Lean your back against the wall.
- Walk your feet out about half a meter.
- Slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
- Knees over your ankles, hold the position.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Knees past your toesset your feet farther out.
- Hands pushing on your legskeep your arms relaxed.
How to scale the Wall Sit
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Sit higher
- Shorter hold
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.