Wall sit

Wall sits may seem simple, but this underrated move boasts tons of benefits — and is a surefire way to build lower-body strength.

Hola ! I feel like I haven't been on here in a million years. And school strikes again ! Between work and school, I really haven't had time for much. Unfortunately that includes working out. This became mighty apparent when we were running late for our cousin's wedding and had to run up a steep flight of stairs in 5 inch heels - not fun. Let me tell you, my thighs were on fire. NOT A GOOD SIGN PEOPLE. So for all of you slackers out there like myself, I am inviting you to join me for a 30-day…

Try this wall sit workout as a challenge at the end of your next run or strength training session!

Benefits of Daily Wall sit for 3 mins Begin with 10 seconds and work your way to 1 min 3x daily as you practice daily HOW TO DO? 🔷Your knees should not go out past your toes. 🔷Aim to keep your knees over your ankles or feet 🔷Keep your chest up and back straight Do not push into pain. Hold in the position as per your capacity. 🔷Expect some burning in your thigh muscles which is a good pain and shows your muscles are working hard return to normal and then repeat 5-10 times daily BENEFITS…

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Squat with your hips parallel to the ground against a wall with the medicine ball between your knees. Be sure your lower back and shoulders are flush with the wall. Squeeze the ball between your knees and sustain this hold for 45-60 seconds.

Jessica Alba has joined the CrossFit craze! To get her sweat on, the svelte actress can be found in the gym tossing medicine balls and doing sets of burpees with Reebok trainer Yumi Lee counting her reps and checking her form. In fact, Jessica credits her CrossFit workouts for whipping her body quickly into shape after having her second child. Yumi walked us through five moves that regularly appear in Jessica's workouts. Watch the video, learn the full-body moves, then get a CrossFit workout…

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Wall sit

Wall Sit Instructions! Wall Sit Cues: - Start exercise in a standing position: feet shoulder width, hands beside or in front, core engaged, and back against a stable vertical surface (wall). - Lower your body into a 90 degree squat against the wall; put weight on heels; and fire up your quads. - Hold position for allotted time. Ideas for Exercise Uses: - Perform as a strengthening exercise for running. - Add to a full body workout for the squat movement. - Use as a baseline testing exercise…

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Are you guys ready for Week 5 of our Summer Slim-Down challenge?! How have you been finding it? Do-able, right? Well, Chyna is back to whip our butts into shape with a workout that needs NO equipment other than you and a wall in your home. Ready? Let's go! Wonders of A Wall Sit I'm bringing something extra special to week 5 of the How Does She Summer Slim-Down Challenge! I'm sure most of you know that a traditional wall sit is a great isometric exercise to target glutes, hamstrings and…

Since the colder months are coming up, a ton of you have been asking for fun mini-challenges or workouts that can be done at home with minimal equipment. Here is a fun little workout that you can do i