Air Squat

General and Specifics

• this variation of the squat is a full body exercise and builds muscles in the core and legs
• additionally it improves your flexibility and strengthens your circulatory system
• this fitness exercise is especially appropriate for endurance sports

Starting Position

• stand upright, look ahead
• the legs are slightly bent
• the feet are a bit wider than shoulder width apart
• turn them outwards a little
• the hands touch in front of the pelvis or hang down

Correct Execution

• bend the knees and the hip as much as possible
• the upper body is tilting forward a bit, keep holding it straight
• your chest points forward, not down
• the bottom is push back out
• at the same time, lift the arms to hold the balance
• the body weight is on the heels, not on the balls
• knees and feet point into the same direction
• the knees - in opposite to the usual squat - protrude the toes a bit
• put pressure on your heels and stretch out the legs almost fully until you are in the starting position again, the arms hang down
• do this repeatedly