Cossack Squats (female)

Cossack Squats demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand with your feet wider than shoulder-width apart
  • 2Point your toes outwards about 45 degrees
  • 3Lower your body towards your right side by bending your right knee, keep your left leg straight
  • 4Push back up to the starting position
  • 5Repeat on the other side

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and chest up during the exercise
  • Try to sink as deep as you can while keeping your heel on the ground
  • Avoid letting your knees go inwards during the squat
  • Balance your body weight over the bent knee

Cossack Squats Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs