Bodyweight

Wall sit

See a wall sit held with bodyweight alone, with the back against the wall and no dumbbell on the thighs.

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What equipment is used in this demonstration?

A wall is needed, but no external weights are used.

What should I look for in the wall sit?

This is a hold rather than a repeated up-and-down movement.

Can I follow this exercise in a full workout?

Yes. The workout links below take you to the full sessions containing this demonstrated variation. Open one to follow the complete routine.

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