Isometric Wall Squat

Plant your feet shoulder width apart and well forward with your back and head to the wall.

Keep your chin up.

Step 1

Step 1

Slide down the wall until your legs are at a right angle. Keep your arms by your side.

On your first attempt, hold for 30 seconds. Try to build up to a minute thereafter.

Step 2

Step 2

Note

Isometric Exercises strengthen and exercise muscles without using movement. This makes them especially useful for rehabilitation after injury and they are often used by physiotherapists and trainers alike.

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Steve Haywood

Steve Haywood is a qualified Personal Trainer (Member of the Register of Exercise Professionals No. R0035374) who took to personal training following a life-long love of walking and competitive running. Through this website, Steve aims to share his ideas on Active Lifestyles: Steve firmly believes that only small changes are required in anyone's life to make a huge difference to health, fitness and wellness.

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