Air Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Air Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Abs, Lower Back working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Air Squat with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes pointed slightly outward.
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Extend your arms straight out in front of you for balance.
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Lower your hips by bending your knees and pushing your glutes back as if sitting in a chair.
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Continue to lower until your thighs are parallel to the floor or as deep as comfortable, keeping your chest up.
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Push through your heels to extend your knees and hips, returning to the starting standing position.
Secondary Muscles
While Air Squat primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Abs, Lower Back . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Air Squat, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Air Squat, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
