Air squats, also known as bodyweight squats, are a type of exercise that is commonly used in training programs like CrossFit and workout routines. They are done using only your own body weight, while regular squats may use additional weights instead. Air squats are a great way to learn the proper form for squats, and once you have mastered them, you can move on to weighted squats safely and with a much smaller risk of injury.

To perform an air squat, follow these steps:

• Keep your feet at shoulder width apart and pointed straight ahead.
• When squatting, your hips will move down and back.
• Your lumbar curve should be maintained, and your heels should stay flat on the floor the entire time.
• In air squats, your hips will descend lower than your knees. In a regular, weighted squat, you will want to lower as far as can be controlled with proper form, which for some individuals means that their hips will descend lower than the knees.

Air squats target your thighs, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes in particular, helping you to add muscle mass in these areas. Because balance is necessary, air squats can also engage your core. They are an incredibly effective beginner workout move and can help you improve your overall fitness level. However, it is important to note that you should not do air squats every day. Instead, you should rest at least one day a week so that your muscles can heal and grow.