Exercise technique

march sit (wall)

The march sit (wall) is a lower body exercise performed with body weight, targeting the glutes and also engaging the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. It involves holding a wall sit position while alternately lifting each knee towards the chest, mimicking a marching motion.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your back against a wall and your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Slowly slide your back down the wall until your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Lift your right foot off the ground and bring your knee towards your chest.
  4. Lower your right foot back down and lift your left foot off the ground, bringing your knee towards your chest.
  5. Continue alternating between lifting your right and left foot for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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