How to do the air squats stretch

Instructions for air squats:

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your toes angled slightly outward.

Keep your back straight and heels on the ground and bend your knees until your thighs are parallel with the floor.

Keep your hands behind your head or folded in front of your chest.

Straighten your legs to come back up to the starting position.

What does air squats help with?

Flexibility

What areas does air squats exercise?

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Hips, Lower Back, Groin

How is air squats performed?

Dynamic

When should you avoid air squats?

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