If You Can Hold a Wall Sit This Long After 50, Your Leg Strength Is Elite

If your goal is to build strong legs—and strengthen your calves, glutes, and quads—wall sits should be one of your new best friends. This “quad burner” is a very effective exercise that’s easy on the joints, great for your posture and balance, and works for all fitness levels. Wall sits are an excellent way to build functional strength and also burn fat!

Now, if you want to have fun with wall sits, you can use them to test your strength. We spoke with Zach Smith, Founder/Owner and Doctor Of Physical Therapy at HIDEF Physical Therapy, who fills us in on how long to hold a wall sit after 50 to determine if your leg strength is elite. Smith specializes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, ...