Air Squat
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Air Squat focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings 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, toes pointed slightly outward.
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Extend your arms straight out in front of you for balance, or keep them at your sides.
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Initiate the movement by pushing your hips back and bending your knees, as if sitting into a chair.
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Lower your body until your thighs are parallel to the floor, or as deep as comfortable, keeping your chest upright.
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Drive through your heels to push yourself back up to the starting standing position, squeezing your glutes at the top.
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 . 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.
