Typewriter Cossack Squat
The Typewriter Cossack Squat mainly works the glutes & hips, quads and hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the hamstrings and lower back. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Typewriter Cossack Squat Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris); Hip Adductors
Secondary
Hamstrings; Spinal Erectors (erector spinae)
How to do the Typewriter Cossack Squat
Setup
Start in a wide stance, significantly wider than shoulder-width, with your feet pointed slightly outward.
Clasp your hands together in front of your chest for balance.
Movement
Shift your weight entirely to one side, bending that knee while keeping the other leg fully extended.
Ensure the heel of the bent leg stays firmly planted on the floor.
Keep your chest up and your back flat throughout the movement.
Without rising back to the center, transition your weight across to the other side by shifting your hips in a low, controlled movement (resembling the motion of a typewriter carriage).
Continue shifting from side to side in this low position.
Typewriter Cossack Squat FAQs
What muscles does the Typewriter Cossack Squat work?
The Typewriter Cossack Squat mainly works the glutes & hips, quads and hip adductors (inner thighs), with help from the hamstrings and lower back. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus, quadriceps femoris and hip adductors.
What equipment do you need for the Typewriter Cossack Squat?
None. The Typewriter Cossack Squat is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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