Resisted Wall Squat
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- Exercise Type:
- Lower Squat
- Contraindications:
- Lower Back Problems, Knee Problems
- Equipment:
- Wall Based, Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Group&Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- No
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. Establish a stable base before adding any dynamic component.
- 2. Keep chest tall by driving elbows down on a goblet or front squat variation.
- 3. Engage the core before initiating any movement.
Regression:
Perform an air squat with a 3-second descent and pause at the bottom before adding any external load.
Progression:
Progress to a single-leg squat variation: Bulgarian split squat, pistol squat, or shrimp squat.
Common Problems:
Chest collapsing forward at depth — reinforce upright torso cue and reduce load until the position is owned.