Wall Sit Exercise- Beginners guide. By @okoriepresh27.
Hello everyone, I believe we're fit and healthy.
It's festive season, I hope you're enjoying the best part of it.
While enjoying it, don't forget to keep fit.
I must say, I'm really impressed with the way y'all have been putting into practice the previous programs we've been discussing.
Honestly, I'm saying to y'all; Kudos and keep up with the good work!
Having talked about that, let's get into our training program today- Wall sit!
Things to be discussed are:
- What's Wall Sit?
- Benefits of Wall sit.
- Targeted muscle group.
- Proper ways to do it!
- Mistakes to avoid!
Let's start!
WALL SIT
Wall Sit is a quadriceps muscles strengthening exercise. This program is an intensive work-out which at some point of holding to its position for long could become painful.
In most sports that requires a strong quadriceps, wall sit is often it's main strengthening exercise.
Since this workout doesn't require equipment, it is easy and can be done anywhere.
BENEFITS OF WALL SIT
Note that wall sit is a lower body exercise, yet, it also have a full body benefits.
- Builds muscle physique and body strength.
- Burns calories.
- Improves body stamina and endurance.
- Improves stability and body balance.
- Works on core strength.
TARGETED MUSCLE GROUPS
It targets the following muscle groups :
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
- Back
- Gluteal muscles
- Chest
- Abs
- Calves
- Hips
PROPER WAY TO DO IT
Method 1: Stand, with your back leaning against a flat wall.
Plant your feet firmly on the ground and place it about shoulder-width apart.
Method 2: Still leaning your back against the wall, slowly move your feet forward and lower your upper body.
Method 3: Lower yourself until you get to a chair-like position.
At this point, maintain that position for up to 30-45 seconds.
Repeat the process for 5-7 times.
Take 10-15 seconds rest before starting each set.
MISTAKES TO AVOID
1: Do not forget to keep your feet shoulder-width apart.
2: Avoid moving your back off the wall during the program.
Make sure your entire back leans on the wall during the work-out.
3: Your knee should maintain a straight line with your feet.
CONCLUSION
Putting into practice the programs been discussed helps us stay fit and have a true experience to share.
So, I employ us to practice it.
Buy then, it's nice having y'all today.
If you have and question or suggestions to make, do leave them at the comments section.
Don't also forget to set a body goal. Sharing your body goal with us would help us make proper workout schedule that works for everyone.
See you in out next training class.
Thanks to y'all.
Good work
Good tutorial, instructor01!!