Wide Air Squat Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductors, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Wide Squat, Sumo Squat
How to: Wide Air Squat
- Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes slightly turned out.
- Engage your core and keep your chest lifted.
- Bend your knees and lower your hips down into a squat, ensuring your knees track over your toes.
- Push through your heels to return to standing.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward.
- Not squatting low enough.
- Allowing knees to collapse inward.
Modifications
- Reduce depth of squat for those with knee pain.
- Hold onto a stable surface for support.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while squatting.
- Ensure your knees do not extend past your toes.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Wide Air Squat Alternatives
Tags
squats
hips
strength
body weight
glutes
quadriceps