"wall sit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wall sits [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} wall sit (plural wall sits)
  1. An exercise to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, involving forming two right angles with the body, one at the hips and one at the knees, with one's back against a wall. Related terms: air chair
    Sense id: en-wall_sit-en-noun-rFSy9wvl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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