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What is CrossFit > The Exercises > Squats > Air Squat
Setup
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Feet should be shoulder width apart (heels under your shoulders) with toes at a slight angle outward
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Weight should be largely in the heels
Execution
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Maintain a neutral spine with gaze straight ahead and push the hips back and down
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Make sure the knees stay in line with the toes (avoid "rolling in" where your knees appear to buckle inward)
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Continue to descend until your hip crease is lower than your knees
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After reaching full depth, continue to maintain your neutral spine and return to standing by driving through your heels
Tips
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Use your arms in front of you for stability if your balance is off or if your ankle/shin flexibility needs work
Works
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Quads
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Hamstrings
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Glutes
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Core
Good for
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Lower body push strength
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Lower body push conditioning
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