Alternating Goblet Cossack Squat

Description

This advanced exercise is a lower body movement that targets the push muscles of the lower body. This exercise also challenges the adductor muscles of the inner thighs.

Benefits

  • This advanced exercise mainly targets the lower body's push muscles: the quadriceps and glutes.
  • This exercise also targets the adductor muscles of the inner thighs.
  • This exercise also challenges the postural muscles of the upper and lower back.

Risks

  • If not correctly executed, this exercise can injure the inner thighs, lower back and spine.
  • This exercise can also hurt the hips, knees and ankles with a poor balance.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Glutes

Secondary Muscles

Calves, Hip Flexors, Quads

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs, Back (Lower), Biceps, Calves, Hamstrings, Obliques, Shoulders

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Kettlebell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

80%

Cardio Intensity

40%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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