Equipment needed: none
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Muscle groups used:

  • Wall Sit – glutes, quadriceps, calves, hamstrings.
  • Tricep Dip – triceps, anterior deltoid, pectoralis major.

How to Perform:

  • Partner A begins with back against a wall. Step feet forward and approximately hip width apart.
  • Slide back down the wall to assume a 90-degree bend in the knees, holding this position for the duration of the exercise.
  • Partner B sets up in front, resting hands on the thighs of partner A. Bending only at the elbows, lower yourself down, keeping back close to partner A’s legs.
  • Extend the arms to return to the start position.

Modifications:

  • To simplify – Tricep dips – walk feet in closer to you while performing dips for more assistance from the legs.
  • To intensify – Wall Sit – lift toes off the ground for increased glute activation, or rest a weight across lap. Tricep dips – walk feet farther away to full extension to reduce assistance from legs, or rest a weight across lap.

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by Megan Denholm

Megan is a Bachelor of Kinesiology graduate from the University of Alberta. She is a CSEP-CPT certified Fitness Consultant with the MacEwan University Sport and Wellness fitness team.