How to do a single-leg wall sit

CoreBodyweightIntermediate

A wall sit on one leg — all your bodyweight through a single thigh. A serious step up from the standard hold.

How to do it

1Sit against the wall, thighs parallel to the floor
2Extend one leg straight out
3Hold, keeping your back flat against the wall

Common mistakes

×Sliding up to reduce the load
×Letting the standing knee cave inward

Muscles worked

Quads

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