- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Equipment Needed: Wall
- Reps: 3-5
- Warning: Not ideal for some knee or ankle issues.
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Squats with the Wall
One of the first exercises I learned in my Pilates teacher training was the Wall Squat. I used to dismiss it as soon as I was able to do more intermediate exercises. However, the more advanced I became the more I discovered how informative the Pilates Wall Squat is! It reveals where you tend to stand in your legs, how you may arch your back or if you’re letting the wall work harder than you! Add the Wall Squat into your home Pilates practice and strengthen your entire body!
Add the Wall Squat into your home Pilates practice and strengthen your entire body!
Typically done after Arm Circles. First, walk feet forward away from the wall another step or two. Feet and legs parallel and hips distance apart. Work your legs into the floor without locking your knees. Continue to lift tall in your center pulling your waist back, ribs, shoulders and if possible head into the wall. Arms are long by your side.
As you lift your arms up begin to bend your knees and slide down the wall. Stop as low as you can or when knees are over ankles, in line with hips and arms are a shoulders distance and height. Hold. Breathing in and out work your full body in this Squat. Then press into the floor and lift your waist up to slide up the wall. Repeat.
Be sure to check out more of my Wall workout videos. I want to help you continue your Wall training!
