glutesbody weight
cossack squats
cossack squats is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart and toes pointing slightly outward.
Step 2. Hold a weight in front of your chest with both hands.
Step 3. Shift your weight to one side and lower your body by bending the knee of the side you shifted towards, while keeping the other leg straight.
Step 4. Go as low as you can while maintaining balance and keeping your chest up.
Step 5. Push through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
glutes
Secondary muscles
quadricepshamstringscalves
Primary body parts
thighsglutes
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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