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I did wall squats with arm raises every day for a week — here’s how it helped boost my posture

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I did wall squats with arm raises every day for a week — here’s how it helped boost my posture

I’m not a big fan of isometric exercises, which involve holding the body in one position for a set time. I know that static exercises, such as the plank, are effective and challenging, but I prefer moving when I’m working out — to breathe harder and feel my heart beat faster.

That said, isometric training can build endurance and be useful for people with an injury or conditions such as arthritis trying to maintain or build strength. I tend to steer clear, but saying that, I’m always open to a challenge, so when I came across a classic isometric exercise called the wall squat, complete with arm raises (movement!), I immediately leaped into action.

What is the wall squat with arm raises?

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