Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Wall Sit, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Quadriceps |
| Also | Gluteus maximus |
Setup
Slide down a wall until the knees are at 90 degrees; hold a plate on the thighs to add load.
How to do it well
- Back flat against the wall, thighs parallel
- Knees over ankles, not over toes
- Breathe steadily and hold
Common mistakes
- Sitting above parallel as you tire
- Pushing on the thighs with the hands
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.