Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat
The Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat
Stand with your back flat against a sturdy wall and your feet placed a small distance forward.
Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms relaxed by your sides.
Slowly slide down the wall by bending your knees into a shallow quarter-squat position.
Keep your core tight and press your lower back firmly against the wall.
Hold this position while breathing steadily and keeping your thighs engaged.
Push through your feet to slide back up the wall to the starting position.
Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat work?
The Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat mainly works the quads, with help from the glutes & hips and lower back. The main muscles are the quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat?
None. The Standing Wall Slide Hold Quarter-Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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