HOW LONG CAN YOU HOLD A WALL SQUAT FOR?

I have a challenge for you. This month I have been getting the KAL Batley Sports Centre gym members to take up this challenge. Are you up for seeing how you compare to them for a bit of fun?

This months challenge (running until 29-02-20) is to see how long you can hold a wall squat for. It’s a super simple exercise to do as the only equipment you need is a flat piece of wall or a door.

A wall squat (or wall sit) is an isometric exercise that works your legs, back, abs and glutes by having the muscles remain under tension whilst you are doing the exercise. It will develop not only your strength but also your muscular endurance. It’s a great body weight exercise and you can use it as a fitness test by recording your time at the beginning and end of the month.

HOW TO DO A WALL SQUAT / SIT

Position yourself against the wall with your legs at 90 degrees, your back flat against the wall and your feet shoulder width apart. You want to make sure your thighs are parallel to the floor. Start your stopwatch and hold your position for as long as possible. If you start to feel your body slide down the wall or you experience any pain then stop.

HOW LONG ARE YOU ABLE TO WALL SIT FOR?

To help with this challenge think of a happy place by doing this it will help take your mind off the slow burning that’s happening in your legs.

HOW DOES EVERYONE COMPARE?

When you complete the challenge post your name and time as a comment and lets see how the times recorded by everyone compare… I will periodically add the leading gym times so you have an idea of what you need to beat!

No cheating now!!

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