Heel Raise Wall Sit
Exercise Overview
The heel raise wall squat, also known as the heel raise wall sit, is a strengthening exercise used to strengthen the knee extensors and ankle plantar flexors. Start by leaning against a wall while in an air sit position. Keep the knees and hips flexed to 90 degrees. Go onto the balls of your toes and raise your heels as high as possible. Hold this position for up to 10 seconds before resting for 5-10 seconds.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsVastus medialisVastus intermediusVastus lateralisRectus femorisCalvesgastrocnemiussoleusAchilles tendon
Related Conditions
Runner’s knee / Jumper’s kneePatellofemoral pain syndromeMeniscus tearAchilles tendinitisPatellar tendinitisQuadriceps tendinitisQuadriceps straincalf strainplantar fasciitis