How to do a proper wall squat

The wall squat, also known as the wall sit, is an isometric exercise that targets your lower body. In particular, the quadriceps muscles (your thighs) and your gluteal muscles (your glutes) will feel the burn with this exercise.

How to do the wall squat

The wall squat is quite simple and requires no equipment. But it’s extremely effective in isolating your lower body muscles and improving your posture. It is a great movement to enhance strength and endurance in the muscles, leading to improved sports performance.

Here is an easy step-by-step guide to performing the perfect wall squat.

1. Stand up straight with your back facing a wall.
2. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and stand around two feet away from the wall.
3. Engage your core muscles to keep your torso tight and lean back so that your upper back is against the wall.
4. Slowly slide your back down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground and your knees are at 90-degree angles. By this point, your whole back should be against the wall.
5. Keep your feet flat on the floor, but adjust their positioning so that your ankles (not your toes) are directly below your knees.
6. Hold this position for 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Once the time is up, carefully slide back up the wall and return to a standing position.
8. Rest for 30 to 60 seconds before repeating this exercise a total of three times.