Fitness
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t five seconds.
Wall sits are a classicstrength training movethat can be done pretty much anywhere.
Theyre simple, too all you have to do is sit back against a wall.
Wall sits require tremendouscore strengthas well asleg strengthto stay in position, she tells Bustle.
Thats why even experienced athletes think theyre rough, she says.
Theres no way to cheat in this position, she says.
They also call on quite a few muscles at once.
If you reach your hands forward, your arms and chest get in on the action, too.
They may be hard, but theyre totally worth adding to your workout routine.
Regular rounds of wall sits will helpimprove your posture, too.
Read on for everything to know about wall sits, including how long you should be holding the pose.
Stand with your back leaning against a wall.
Walk your feet out so theyre a foot or two away from the wall.
Slide down the wall until your knees are bent 90 degrees.
Keep your back straight and tailbone lengthened towards the floor.
Ensure your toes and knees are pointing forward.
Engage your abs.
Press your back muscles up against the wall.
Reach your arms out in front of you or clasp your hands at your chest.
To stand, push down into your heels and slide back up the wall.
you’ve got the option to take breaks as needed if the exercise becomes too difficult.
Like planks, its one of those moves you might challenge yourself to maintain for long periods of time.
Thatll take some of the pressure off your legs and core while still giving you a good workout.
Feel free to stay here for however long it takes until youre ready to progress.
The extra resistance will make this already-tough move even tougher.
You should also check your form throughout, especially as you start to get tired.
double-check your lower back stays supported and your knees parallel instead of caved in, Li says.
And, most importantly,remember to breathe.
A lot of beginners tend to hold their breath during this exercise, McSorley adds.
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