Bodyweight Wall Squat
Step by step
How to perform
- Slowly lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees while keeping your back and hips against the wall.
- Continue to lower yourself until your thighs are parallel to the floor, ensuring that your knees are directly above your ankles.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, keeping your core engaged and your back straight.
- Slowly push back up to the starting position, straightening your legs and keeping your back and hips against the wall.
Overview
About this exercise
The Bodyweight Wall Squat is a highly effective exercise that targets the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and core, improving lower body strength and stability. This movement is suitable for individuals at all fitness levels, from beginners to advanced athletes, due to its modifiable difficulty. People may choose to incorporate this exercise into their routine for its benefits in enhancing balance, promoting better body alignment, and improving overall functional fitness.
Coaching cues
Form tips
As you lower your body into a squat, make sure to engage your core muscles. This helps maintain balance and stability during the exercise. A common mistake is to let your stomach relax, which can lead to poor form and potential injury.
As you squat down, your knees should be directly over your ankles, and your thighs should be parallel to the floor. Avoid letting your knees extend past your toes, as this can put undue stress on your knees and potentially lead to injury.
Ensure your back remains flat against the wall
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