Wall Sit Pilates

Wall Sit Pilates

Wall sit Pilates is like chair pose of yoga. You will have support of wall to sit. Even though sitting seems to be easy, it needs strength.

 

Benefits: It helps to strengthen lower body muscles as well as legs.  This pose strengthens hamstrings, glutes, quadriceps and also increases blood circulation to legs.

 

To perform Wall sit Pilates:

 

1.       Lean your back against the wall and slide down until your knees are at a 90-degree angle and your thighs are parallel to the floor.

2.       Keep your feet hip-width apart and your weight in your heels.

3.       Hold this position, engaging your core and leg muscles. Aim to hold for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

 

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Author: Sumana Rao | Posted on: August 16, 2023

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