Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cossack Squat.
The Cossack Squat is a unilateral bodyweight squat where you shift your weight deeply to one side while keeping the other leg fully extended on the ground. It simultaneously trains lower-body strength and hip/inner-thigh flexibility, making it an effective combination mobility and strength exercise.
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The Cossack Squat is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.