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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