Cossack squat
- Movement pattern:
- Lunge
- Equipment:
- Bodyweight
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Primary muscle:
- Hip adductors
- Also works:
- Quads, Glutes
Technique
Wide stance, shift your weight into one bent knee and sink the hips down while the other leg stays straight with toes up. Keep the planted heel down, then push back to center.
Common mistakes
Heel of the bent leg rolling up onto the toes.
Easier option: Bodyweight squat
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