Weighted Wall Sit

WEIGHTED WALL SIT

The weighted wall sit, also known as the weighted wall squat, is an isometric exercise to develop knee stability and strength. Start by leaning against a wall with your hips and knees flexed to 90 degrees. Keep the core braced and spine in neutral. Place a weight on both of your thighs to add resistance. Hold this position for up to 15 seconds and repeat as required.

Muscles involved:

• Quadriceps

  • Vastus medialis

  • Vastus intermedius

  • Vastus lateralis

  • Rectus femoris

Related conditions:

• Runner’s knee / Jumper’s knee

• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

• Meniscus tear

• ACL sprain

• MCL sprain

• Patellar tendinitis

• Quadriceps tendinitis

• Quadriceps strain

• Pes anserine bursitis

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