Weighted Cossack Squats
The Cossack squat holding a plate at the chest: sit deep into one hip while the other leg stays straight, toes up, then shift across.
How to do it
Setup
Very wide stance, toes slightly out, a plate held upright against the chest with both hands.
Steps
- Sit down into one hip, that knee bending over the toes.
- Keep the other leg straight, its toes pointing up.
- Push back to the middle and sink to the other side.
Common mistakes
Heel of the bent leg lifting: go only as deep as it stays down. Plate pulling the chest forward: hold it close and keep the torso tall. Rushing the shift: pass through the middle under control.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale up.
