How to do it
Position your feet far enough from the wall that knees stack over ankles.
- 1
Stand with your back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart and about 2 feet from the wall.
- 2
Slide your back down the wall to lower your body into a squat position, with your thighs parallel to the floor.
- 3
Hold this position, keeping your core engaged and back flat against the wall.
- 4
Maintain the squat for the desired duration before sliding back up to the starting position.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping constant tension in your quads and glutes throughout the exercise to maximize muscle activation.
Common mistakes
- ✕Knees caving inward during the hold
- ✕Thighs stopping above parallel to the floor