Cossack Squat
Build strength & mobility with the Cossack Squat! A challenging lower body exercise that targets quads, glutes, and hip adductors.
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Stand with feet much wider than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed outward.
2. Engage your core and keep your chest lifted and back straight.
3. Shift your weight to one leg and squat down on that side, keeping the opposite leg straight, heel down, and toes pointing up.
4. Push your hips back and down while keeping your weight on the heel of the bent leg.
5. Go as low as you can comfortably go without compromising your form or lateral stability.
6. Press through the heel to rise back up to the starting position.
7. Repeat the movement on the opposite side.
8. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions or sets.
Note: Depth may be limited by mobility, so progress gradually. Ensure knee of the bent leg does not extend beyond the toes and try to keep the torso as upright as possible to reduce lower back strain.
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