Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick
Test your leg strength & endurance! Do alternating leg kicks in a wall sit. Feel the burn!
The Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick
Starting Position:
Stand with your back against a wall. Your feet should be about shoulder-width apart, and a few feet away from the wall.
Slowly slide your back down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the ground, creating a sitting position against the wall.
Your knees should be directly above your ankles, and your arms can rest in front of your chest or at your sides for balance.
Kick Movement:
While maintaining this sitting position, lift your right leg off the ground.
Extend your right leg straight out in front of you, kicking it forward at a comfortable height.
Hold for a moment, then bring your right leg back to the starting position.
3. Alternate Legs:
Next, lift your left leg off the ground and extend it straight out in front of you.
Hold for a moment, then bring your left leg back to the starting position.
4. Repetition:
Continue alternating leg kicks for a set duration, such as 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Focus on keeping your back flat against the wall and maintaining your balance.
Form Tips:
Make sure your core is engaged to support your balance.
Keep your knees aligned and avoid letting them wobble outward or inward.
Adjust the height of your kicks according to your comfort and ability level.
Ending the Exercise:
To finish, slowly slide back up the wall to a standing position.
Take a moment to stretch your legs and rest if needed.
Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick work?
The Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick mainly works the quads and glutes & hips, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick?
None. The Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Against-Wall Ankle Tap Under Sit, Alternating Against-Wall Heel-Tap Sit, Alternating Against-Wall Knee Cross-Over Sit and Alternating Single-Leg Wall-Sit.
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