ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/29/06

[Outback Jess]

Wall Squats
Starting Position
Stand facing away from a wall, with your back against the wall. Plant your feet 12" in front of your body with a shoulder width stance, toes pointing forward. This exercise can be used with or without dumbbells.

Action
Leaning against the wall, lower your body until your knees are flexed at a 90 degree angle. Hold this position for two seconds. Your weight should be on your heels, not your toes, and your knees should not cross the plane of your toes. Except to check your knee position, keep your head in a neutral position, looking straight ahead. Extend your legs to elevate your body back to the starting position.

Special Instructions
Don't lock your knees when you extend your legs back to the starting position.

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[hey_nelson]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/29/06

Jess, ok, I've never been here before. I'm an exercise whimp, but I veered here today and saw this. Do I slide my back against the wall or barely touch the wall. I tried doing it sliding on the wall and I think I'm leaning too much on the wall for support. So I tried it barely touching the wall and man, it was hard.

I've got to add more exercise in my life. Help.
patty

[jimmie 48]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/29/06

patty, the idea is to be touching the wall.

if you find this difficult, you could try using the stability ball. put the ball between you and the wall, with your legs shoulder width apart, squat, being aware not to bend your knees out past you toes.

[hey_nelson]

Re: ADBB Exercise of the Day 12/29/06

LOL, I have stucco'd walls in my house, all with that little plaster texture, This has turned into a back scratcher exercise for me. LOL

Thanks Jimmie
patty