Quads · Dumbbell

Weighted Wall Sit

Park against the wall with weight and hold till it burns.

Weighted Wall Sit exercise demonstration
QuadsDumbbell

How to do it

  1. Lean your back flat against a wall and hold a dumbbell on your lap.
  2. Slide down until your thighs are parallel to the floor.
  3. Hold the position with knees stacked over your ankles.
  4. Breathe steady and grind out the full hold.

The one cue that matters

Keep your knees at 90 degrees and your full back pressed to the wall.

Muscles worked

The Weighted Wall Sit isolates the Quads — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted quads volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Weighted Wall Sit work?

The Weighted Wall Sit primarily works the Quads.

How many sets and reps of Weighted Wall Sit?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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