How to Do CrossFit Air Squats

CrossFit training offers an intense power-building workout, making it a great exercise for military and martial arts professionals. CrossFit air squats offer core strength training, muscle strengthening and a good cardiovascular workout. Look below for the basic method.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet spread apart at a distance slightly wider than the shoulders. Plant your feet firmly on the ground with your weight on the heels to prevent yourself from rolling up onto the balls of your feet. It is a good idea to wear athletic shoes with good traction for this exercise.

2. Place arms straight out in front of your chest. The arms should be in a comfortable position as they act as counter balance to the motion of the exercise. You can hold the hands together or apart.

3. To get into the squat, bend both knees so they come out slightly over the top of your feet. This means lowering your hips down below your knee caps in a straight line.

4. Ensure the spine is in line with the center by bending over hips and curving out slightly as you reach the base of the squat. The entire torso region should remain in a vertical position.

5. Keep eyes staring straight ahead in line with the horizon. Keeping eyes fixed prevents the speed of the exercise getting you dizzy or disorientated.

6. Stand back up straight with the knees slightly bent as you come up out of the squat position. Your arms are still out in front of you.

7. Repeat the air squats at a medium pace for at least one set of 20 repetitions.