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Cossack Squat

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Quadriceps
Also works
Glutes, Hamstrings
Equipment
None needed

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet very wide, toes slightly out.
  2. Sit down over one leg, keeping the other leg straight with its toes pointing up.
  3. Push back up through the bent leg and switch sides each rep.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

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