Here’s a free 28-day Wall Pilates Challenge outline that you can follow. Wall Pilates is great for building core strength, improving flexibility, and toning your muscles with the added support and resistance of a wall.
Challenge Structure
- Weeks 1-2: Focus on form and building a foundation.
- Weeks 3-4: Increase intensity by adding reps, duration, and new exercises.
Daily Routine: Each session should take about 20-30 minutes. Start with a 5-minute warm-up (light stretching or walking in place) and end with a 5-minute cooldown.
Week 1: Foundation (10-12 reps per exercise)
Day 1 & Day 3 & Day 5
- Wall Squats – Stand with your back against the wall, feet hip-width apart, slide down into a squat.
- Wall Glute Bridge – Lie on the floor, heels pressed against the wall, lift hips up and down.
- Wall Sit – Hold for 20-30 seconds, resting your back flat against the wall in a sitting position.
- Wall Plank – Place your hands on the floor, feet on the wall at hip height, hold a plank position for 20-30 seconds.
Day 2 & Day 4
- Wall Leg Lifts – Stand sideways next to the wall, lift your outer leg towards the wall, hold and lower.
- Wall Push-Ups – Place hands on the wall at shoulder height, step back and perform push-ups against the wall.
- Wall Roll-Down – Stand with your back against the wall, slowly roll down until your hands touch the floor, then roll back up.
- Single-Leg Wall Sit – Perform a regular wall sit but lift one leg off the floor and hold.
Day 6 & Day 7 – Active rest (walking, stretching, or yoga).
Week 2: Adding Stability (12-15 reps per exercise)
Day 8 & Day 10 & Day 12
- Wall Squats with Calf Raise – Perform a regular wall squat but raise your heels off the floor at the bottom.
- Wall Glute Bridge with March – Perform a glute bridge and alternate lifting each leg as if you’re marching.
- Wall Sit with Arm Raises – Hold the wall sit while raising and lowering your arms overhead.
- Wall Plank Leg Lifts – While holding the wall plank, alternate lifting each leg for 5 seconds.
Day 9 & Day 11
- Wall Hamstring Curls – Lie on the floor with your feet pressed against the wall, bend and straighten your legs to work the hamstrings.
- Wall Lunge – Place one foot against the wall behind you, step the other foot forward and perform lunges.
- Side Plank Against Wall – With one elbow on the floor and your feet pressed against the wall, hold a side plank position.
- Wall Arm Circles – Perform small, controlled arm circles while holding a wall sit.
Day 13 & Day 14 – Active rest.
Week 3: Increasing Intensity (15-18 reps per exercise)
Day 15 & Day 17 & Day 19
- Wall Squats with Leg Lift – Perform a wall squat and, at the top, lift one leg out to the side before repeating.
- Wall Glute Bridge with Heel Press – In your glute bridge, press your heels into the wall for 5 seconds at the top of each rep.
- Wall Sit with Alternating Knee Lifts – Hold a wall sit and alternate lifting each knee for added core work.
- Wall Plank with Shoulder Taps – While holding the wall plank, tap your opposite shoulder with alternating hands.
Day 16 & Day 18
- Wall Push-Ups with Knee Drive – Perform a wall push-up and at the top, drive one knee towards your chest.
- Wall Single-Leg Deadlift – Stand facing the wall, lift one leg behind you while keeping your chest lifted.
- Wall Side Kicks – Stand with your side against the wall, kick your leg out to the side, then return to standing.
- Wall Plank Marches – While in the plank, alternate marching your feet up and down the wall.
Day 20 & Day 21 – Active rest.
Week 4: Full Challenge (18-20 reps per exercise)
Day 22 & Day 24 & Day 26
- Wall Squats with Calf Raise and Pulse – At the bottom of each squat, raise your heels and pulse for 5 seconds before standing.
- Wall Glute Bridge Hold – Hold the glute bridge at the top for 10 seconds after each rep.
- Wall Sit with Overhead Press – Hold weights (or water bottles) while performing overhead presses during the wall sit.
- Wall Plank with Leg and Arm Lifts – While holding the wall plank, lift one arm and the opposite leg simultaneously.
Day 23 & Day 25
- Wall Lunge with Knee Drive – Perform a wall lunge and, at the top, drive the back knee towards your chest.
- Wall Triceps Dips – Place your hands against the wall, elbows bent, and perform a dip motion by pressing in and out.
- Side Plank with Leg Lift – In your side plank position, lift the top leg up and down for added intensity.
- Wall Side Kicks with Pulse – Perform side kicks, adding small pulses at the top for more glute engagement.
Day 27 & Day 28 – Active rest or a light full-body stretch session.
Challenge Notes
- Listen to Your Body: Adjust the number of reps or hold times based on your fitness level.
- Stay Consistent: The key to seeing results is sticking to the challenge and giving your body time to adapt and strengthen.
- Track Progress: Take pictures or note how you feel each week to see how much stronger and more flexible you’re becoming.
This Wall Pilates challenge helps strengthen and tone your body, particularly your core, legs, and glutes. By the end of 28 days, you should notice improvements in strength, stability, and flexibility!
