Isometric Wall Squat
In this lesson you will learn how to do an isometric wall squat. The isometric wall squat is an isometric strength exercise for the quadriceps where you sit down, lean against a wall and hold this position for at least 15 seconds. Keep in mind that an isometric exercise only improves strength and endurance at one position. So if you need strength at a position where you knees are bent 90°, you should do this exercise with your knees bent 90°. There are different variations of this exercise. Some people don't elevate the heels, others hold two dumbbells on the sides etc. The isometric wall squat I am explaining here comes from China. At Song Jiang Wushu School we did this a couple of times per week. For more information on isometric strength training, click here. Find track and field related training methods at track and field main. Do the isometric wall squat to improve your isometric leg strength as follows...