Bodyweight Wall Squat
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Bodyweight Wall Squat is an effective lower body exercise that primarily targets the legs and core. It involves leaning against a wall and holding a squat position, which builds strength and stability in the lower body muscles while enhancing endurance.
How to do it
- Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart and slightly in front.
- Slowly slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Keep your knees aligned with your toes and hold the position.
- Maintain a strong core to support your lower back.
- Return to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings