Wall sit, illustrated in 3 steps — Stand with your back against a stable wall.

Hips, Glutes

Wall sit

A gentle hold for your legs and hips, done standing up. About 30 seconds.

Position: Standing
Equipment: A wall
Time: About 30 seconds
Works: legs and hips

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How to do wall sit

Set
Stand with your back against a stable wall.
1
Slide down only as far as feels comfortable.
2
Keep your feet flat and your back supported.
3
Breathe slowly while you hold the position.

Take care. Use a higher position or stop if your knees feel uncomfortable.

Gentle movement guidance, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Illustration adapted from Everkinetic / Workout Guide by Bryl Lim, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.