CrossFit exercises - Looking at Air Squats
There is a range of exercises you will learn and practice as part of your CrossFit training but one of them is the wonderful air squat! It is one of the most fundamental moves not just in CrossFit but in people’s everyday lives. From the time we learn to stand we start doing air squats, each time you move from sitting down to standing or vice versa you are doing an air squat. Here is a look at traditional air squats as well as some of the variations you will learn. The traditional air squat When we are young we do the movement in a lot more natural and effective way. But as we age things like bad posture, injury or poor form can lead to injury. It is important to set your feet shoulder-width apart and have your toes pointing outward slightly. Then lower your body down so that you can get as close as possible to having your thighs parallel to the ground. Your knees and feet should be at the same angle. Tighten your back to stop it arching and make sure your weight is distributed...