How to do a marching wall sit

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Hold a wall sit and lift one foot at a time — the march adds a balance and core challenge to the leg burn.

How to do it

1Sit against a wall, thighs parallel to the floor
2Keep your back flat against the wall
3Lift one foot slightly, then the other, staying low

Common mistakes

×Sliding up higher to make it easier
×Letting your hips shift off the wall

Muscles worked

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