Air Squat
The air squat develops not only your quadriceps but also the strength of your glutes and hamstrings, as well as overall full-body movement control.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes slightly turned out, and your weight evenly distributed across your whole feet with no added weight (bodyweight).
- 02
Brace your core, keep your chest up and your gaze forward, then begin the movement by hinging at the hips and bending your knees.
- 03
Lower yourself under control, keeping your knees tracking over your toes and your hips descending to at least parallel with your thighs while keeping your heels on the ground.
- 04
Drive yourself up through the midfoot and heels, extend your hips and knees, and squeeze your glutes at the top.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftAir Squat is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 04 · TipsKeep your knees actively tracking toward your toes and maintain a neutral spine throughout the entire rep. Adjust your stance width and toe angle so you can reach depth without your heels lifting off the ground.
The air squat develops not only your quadriceps but also the strength of your glutes and hamstrings, as well as overall full-body movement control.
More exercises: Quadriceps
§ 05 · Same muscles
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