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Wall squat

  1. Stand with your back against a wall. Place your feet about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Move your feet out in front of you so they are about a foot in front of your hips. Tighten your belly muscles by pulling your belly button in toward your spine.
  3. Slowly squat down as if you are going to sit in a chair, sliding your back down the wall as you squat.
  4. Be sure that your knees do not go in front of your toes as you squat.
  5. Hold for about 6 seconds.
  6. Slowly rise to your standing position.
  7. Repeat 8 to 12 times.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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