Kettlebell Cossack Squat
Build strength & flexibility! The Kettlebell Cossack Squat targets legs & improves balance. Try it now and feel the burn!
The Kettlebell Cossack Squat is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Cossack Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Obliques
Kettlebell Cossack Squat Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Cossack Squat
Stand with your feet wide apart, much wider than shoulder-width.
Hold a kettlebell with both hands close to your chest. Keep your core tight and back straight.
Shift your weight towards one side, bending the knee while keeping the other leg straight. The foot on the straight leg should have the toes pointing upwards.
Lower your body down as much as you comfortably can, keeping the bent leg's heel flat on the floor. Your torso may lean slightly forward to maintain balance.
Hold the position briefly, then press through the heel of the bent leg to return to the starting position.
Perform the movement on the opposite side.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets, alternating sides each time.
Ensure you perform this exercise with proper form to avoid injury. It's beneficial for increasing leg strength and flexibility, as well as improving balance and functional mobility.
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Kettlebell Cossack Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Cossack Squat work?
The Kettlebell Cossack Squat mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Cossack Squat?
Kettlebells.
Is the Kettlebell Cossack Squat a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Cossack Squat go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Cossack Squat variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Cossack Squat, Cossack Squat, Dumbbell Cossack Squat and Kettlebell Step Side-Squat.
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