staying in squat position, against wall

[kh_s]

Alright what can you benefit by doing this type of position ? You just 'sit down' without a chair, and put your back against the wall and stay there for like, 5 mins or how long you can hold it for. Or you just wasting your time ?

You are in squat position (down position with knees bend) ... uuh hopefully you guys understand/get my point ?

[Sean Dempsey]

It's called the "phantom chair", it works the quadriceps and various hip muscles.

[Silent Giant]

Originally posted by Sean Dempsey
It's called the "phantom chair", it works the quadriceps and various hip muscles.

Yeah, and after a good workout its hell on earth

[kh_s]

I've tried and I lasted only 2 minutes, I am aiming for 5 minutes.

[Tim Mousel]

Overall, you could probably spend your time doing other exercises that will give more benefit. If you need to be able to stand in a low squat for extended periods of time without moving, then the wall squat is great.

If you'd like to improve you leg power, explosiveness, and/or strength throughout a range of motion then you should focus on squats, lunges, plyometrics, sport specific movements, etc...

Isometrics also increase your blood pressure...definitely a concern for those that are hypertensive.

Tim

[kh_s]

Originally posted by Tim Mousel
Isometrics also increase your blood pressure...definitely a concern for those that are hypertensive.

Tim

Now I know