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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.

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Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick Muscles Worked

Primary

Quads (quadriceps femoris); Glutes (gluteus maximus)

Secondary

Hamstrings; Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

How to do the Alternating Against-Wall Leg Sit Kick

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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