Bekka Z Got to 2:30. Trying again tomorrow!!
Pronsias (Frank) M encouraged this.
The wall squat is a great exercise to strengthen the legs and buttocks and is often used as training for skiers and power-lifters. This is a brilliant exercise to do on the go, few spare minutes in a lift or when watching TV, especially if you fancy a stretch out during the ad breaks.
Put your quadriceps strength/ endurance to the test and hold a static (isometric) squat against a wall for 5 minutes. To perform a wall squat you need to slide down the wall and ‘sit’ with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle.
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Aga D
“First two minutes were the worst to hold after that was not to bad. Done that many times before, even more than 5 min and it's not getting easier lol good luck!!!”
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Rondi D logged some Fitness & Training training on 27 Mar
5 minute wall squat
Rick P encouraged this.
Jonathan H answered the question About the wall ... I suppose it has to be smooth (not rough/scabrous), isn't it ?
You could always put something in betwee you and the wall if you only have easy access to rough walls. A towel, or a mat of some sort, perhaps? It doesn't matter otherwise-heck, it doesn't even need to be a wall, a...
Teresa D answered the question About the wall ... I suppose it has to be smooth (not rough/scabrous), isn't it ?
don't think it matters about the wall, just make sure the floor isn't slippy. (that's the mistake i made!) x
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Kirsty O Forgot how hard long minutes of wall sits are! Definitely going to have to get back into doing them everyday. Got to 2 minutes just need that bit more strength and I'll be fine!
Rick P encouraged this.
Nigel G Did it ;-) It was bloody hard though, I really had to give it my all and I could barely walk afterwards.
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Well done Nigel. I struggle to get passed a minute.....5 is fantastic. Well done :-)
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Thanks Victoria, but has took me a while to get to this stage.
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Geronne B i must say this one is tough,reached 4 minutes exact n crumbled lolol,oh well,will try again today!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nigel G encouraged this.
Michael N Attempt #4. Still REALLY struggling with this and had my legs going disco funky on me for ages. New best time of 3 mins, 9 seconds. Owwwww!
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Keep going Michael! Today, 3 mins 9 secs, tomorrow 3 mins 15 sec, you can do it!
Michael N encouraged this.
Helen L Challenge complete! That was a killer! My legs have got a wobble on!!
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River B +5 mins today. Its didn't say how many days required to complete this challenge.
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Michael N Day 2: A much more respectable 3 minutes and 2 seconds. "Disco leg" was taking control!
Michael N Day 1: A disappointing 90 seconds. I have previously done 2 minutes as part of the 12 Days of Fitness challenge.
Rainny B encouraged this.
Casey K I. am. so. PROUD.! oUCH!!!!
Yeah this was hard! I took the 6 minute challenge and will eventually take the 8 minute, but I haven't even come close to five again yet.
Casey K encouraged this.
I'm looking forward to completeing the 8 minute one. You can do it too Steve!!!
Ashley B Managed two minutes tonight, 20 second improvement from last time! Next goal 2 and a half minutes...
Kel M encouraged this.
Steve B Made it to 5 minutes 30 tonight!
Kel M encouraged this.
Steve B 3.30 today. Slowly getting there. Damn, It feels good to stop! ;)
Hi Steve..I took the 3 minute wall squat for 7 days but I am scared to start! 2 minute was rough for me! 3.30..Good for you!!! :0)
Kel M encouraged this.
Steve B 3 min. 05 sec. today
Steve B After a few days without doing the wall squat I thought I'd have some reserve strength to complete the challenge tonight. Not so. I was spent after only 2.10. After a rest I did another 2 minutes, but no completion tonight. :|
well done though! You will get there. I managed the 6 minute one by starting my stopwatch and reading..kept my mind off of it. Just a thought
Steve B Made it to four minutes!!
Steve B I completed the two minute wall squat challenge and have been working up to the five minute. I got to 2 minutes 45 seconds today.
Brad N man so much harder than I thought it would be!!
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Hey, but you did it! :)
I did indeed, might not be doing it again for a while though lol though I have worked wall squats into my normal routine at the gym now!
Kasia K encouraged this.
Brad N man so much harder than I thought it would be!!
Teresa D did this as part of tonights circuit class...was shaking like a leaf by time up!
Kel M Day 5 :)
Cloda R grrrrr that hurt a lot does it get easier.... helped with my son playing titanium and stronger while doing the challenge.. thanks Jon
Jon R encouraged this.
you were useless mum... :P lol
Cloda R encouraged this.
thanks for your helpful comments... but I am sure you will love this site.... get your friends involved xxx
Jaclynne D Ugh! Only made it to 2:30. Ouch! Gonna keep trying till I do it!
Maria G encouraged this.
Zoe P Finally did it. It made my knees hurt though.
I can't do this one yet ... great job!
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