Wall Sit Exercise

Wall Sit Exercise demonstrated by a co-op student

Wall Sit Exercise



The Wall Sit is a quad-targeting exercise that builds lower body strength and endurance. All you need is a wall and a bit of grit!

How-To Steps:

  1. Start by standing with your back against a sturdy wall with your feet hip-width apart. Slowly slide your back down the wall, go as far as comfortable. Aim to get your knees bent at a 90 degree angle.
  2. Hold this position, keeping your back flat against the wall and your core engaged.


*Start with holding for 30 seconds, then gradually increase the duration as you get stronger.

**Variation: Add a glute band to engage the hip abductors and strengthen the outer thighs!

Step 1 of Wall Sit Exercise demonstrated by a co-op student
Step 2 of Wall Sit Exercise demonstrated by a co-op student
variation of wall sit exercise that uses a glute band wrapped around the thighs just above the knees

*Never do an exercise that causes you pain*