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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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