How to do the Cossack Squat

The Cossack Squat is a squat move. You can do it at home on one mat, with no jumping and nothing that shakes the floor.

• Level 3/5
• Thighs
• No equipment

Form cues

1. Take a very wide stance
2. Sink deep to one side, other leg straight
3. Alternate sides, chest up

Muscles worked

Thighs — Hold and push with the bent leg

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