Dumbbell Banded Wall Sit (male)

Dumbbell Banded Wall Sit demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Place a resistance band around your thighs, just above the knees
  • 2Hold a dumbbell with both hands at your chest level
  • 3With your back against the wall, lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor
  • 4Hold this position for a predetermined period. You should feel the band's resistance and the weight of the dumbbell
  • 5When finished, carefully straighten your legs and remove the band

Tips:

  • Keep your back flat against the wall throughout
  • Make sure your knees don't extend past your toes while squatting down
  • Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain balance
  • Focus on your breathing: inhale while lowering, exhale while rising

Dumbbell Banded Wall Sit Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs