WALL SIT

This isometric exercise—meaning no body movement—requires some mental fortitude. Sitting against a wall can build muscular endurance, not specifically muscular strength, challenging your glutes, hamstrings, and quads while you maintain your position.

1 Stand facing 1 foot away from a wall and place your back flat against the wall. Hold one weight in your hands and rest the weight in front of your pelvis.

2 Bend your knees to slowly lower your body to form a 90-degree angle with your legs.

3 Extend your arms forward until parallel with the floor. Hold this position for 30 seconds.