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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Cossack Squat, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Adductors, Quadriceps |
| Also | Gluteus maximus, Hamstrings |
Setup
Feet well wider than shoulders; hold a light weight at the chest as a counterbalance if it helps.
How to do it well
- Wide stance, shift all the weight to one side
- Sit as deep as the hips allow, other leg straight
- Keep the planted heel down
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to get lower
- Letting the planted knee cave in
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.