Thank you so much! I never thought I could cossack squat without falling backwards, turns out I can cossack squat without any problems with the correct instructions. Much appreciated!
i just heard about these squats yesterday and started doing them. I can't go down that far yet, but at least I know what to watch for as i make my progressions so my gains will actually be gains. Great video, thanks!
Exactly what I was wondering about when I saw a demonstration video. Great rundown of the how and why to do a cossack squat. Now I'm not worried about it.
If your adductor muscles are very tight you will feel pain at the MCL. If you massage and warm up the adductors/ inner thighs then you will find the MCL pain will be reduced.
Thanks very much for video. It is very helpful and your explanation is very clear. I do Cossack Squat 10 reps for each leg and after 150 meter sprint.. I do it for 6 rounds. muscles behind my thigh and behind my knee is super sore even after I doing it for 1 month.. I do it 3 times a week. is there anything obvious that I am doing it wrong. ? once again all of your videos are super helpful and I bought KB also to follow your videos.
Hard to say without seeing how you do it, but if I’m understanding your comment correctly the soreness you feel is mainly in your hamstring - is that correct?
That depends... There are benefits to both but the major upside on the Cossack squat is that it will also really improve your adductor strength and flexibility!
I feel a deeper stretch letting the stretched leg foot pointing forwards letting it stay on the floor and now flexing and pointing upwards. I feel it more in the hamstrings dojng it like you? Still fine?
I didn't pay attention if I was making this mistake before but I noticed for the first time that on my left leg, everytime I would push on it to go back up I could feel my left adductor kind of popping and it kinda hurt after 2 or 3 reps which never happened before, do you think it's a result of potentially bad form or something else?
potentially, though sounds like you might be pushing a bit hard through the exercise. I would try backing off the load a little, by doing an assisted cossack, or even subbing out for a frog stretch, and seeing how that goes for a while. If it persists, I would check with the physio.
Thank you so much! I never thought I could cossack squat without falling backwards, turns out I can cossack squat without any problems with the correct instructions. Much appreciated!
Glad to hear it!
i just heard about these squats yesterday and started doing them. I can't go down that far yet, but at least I know what to watch for as i make my progressions so my gains will actually be gains. Great video, thanks!
glad you found them! cossacks are excellent. don't rush them
Excellent demo... its taking my years BUT still working at it
(I am taller 6'5" so those angles are tougher at 60)
Best coaching I've seen for these. The pelvis position is always looked over. Thanks man
I appreciate that!
I've been struggling with this and having a hard time visualizing how to modify my position. Problem solved. Thank you!
glad it helped!
Exactly what I was wondering about when I saw a demonstration video. Great rundown of the how and why to do a cossack squat. Now I'm not worried about it.
stoked to hear it!
Thanks. This has become a favorite exercise. Definitely been doing it not quite right.
Thank you brother
Thank you. This is the first video to explain this
You're welcome!
What a high quality video! Thank you
Yeah idk why my stretched leg mcl gets super tight when I do this. I’ll try it out
If your adductor muscles are very tight you will feel pain at the MCL. If you massage and warm up the adductors/ inner thighs then you will find the MCL pain will be reduced.
Sure does help. Thanks
Glad to hear it.
How are these for building muscle? I exercise from home so don't have access to heavy leg equipment.
Thnx, clear short instruction 🔥
you're welcome!
simple! nice, thanks
You’re welcome!
Awesome thanks.
Beast. Thank you. 🙏💯
Awesome tips thanks
you're welcome!
Thanks very much for video. It is very helpful and your explanation is very clear. I do Cossack Squat 10 reps for each leg and after 150 meter sprint.. I do it for 6 rounds. muscles behind my thigh and behind my knee is super sore even after I doing it for 1 month.. I do it 3 times a week. is there anything obvious that I am doing it wrong. ? once again all of your videos are super helpful and I bought KB also to follow your videos.
Hard to say without seeing how you do it, but if I’m understanding your comment correctly the soreness you feel is mainly in your hamstring - is that correct?
“Knee out…” 👍💪
great video thanks for sharing
you're welcome. thanks for watching!
Lovely
Oss ; )
Is there Cossack squat more a mobility or hypertrophy exercise or both?
I have mild Osteoarthritis on my right knee . Can I do it ?
Hi sir while I'm doing cossack squat slite pain in knee top is observed what is the cause for that am i doing wrong
Is it better than regular squats
That depends... There are benefits to both but the major upside on the Cossack squat is that it will also really improve your adductor strength and flexibility!
I feel a deeper stretch letting the stretched leg foot pointing forwards letting it stay on the floor and now flexing and pointing upwards. I feel it more in the hamstrings dojng it like you? Still fine?
Totally fine! Just a small way to manipulate the position to get what you need.
I didn't pay attention if I was making this mistake before but I noticed for the first time that on my left leg, everytime I would push on it to go back up I could feel my left adductor kind of popping and it kinda hurt after 2 or 3 reps which never happened before, do you think it's a result of potentially bad form or something else?
potentially, though sounds like you might be pushing a bit hard through the exercise. I would try backing off the load a little, by doing an assisted cossack, or even subbing out for a frog stretch, and seeing how that goes for a while. If it persists, I would check with the physio.
Could knees go in front of the foot in this exercice?
I think so, it's just natural.
absolutely. It's a normal part of squatting mechanics for knees to pass over toes.
How many times a day do I have to do it?
Practicing the cossack squat 1-2 times per week is generally enough. I would suggest 3-5 working sets per workout : )
Do two sets of Cossacks, then two sets of ATG split squats to near failure a couple time a week and you'll have some strong legs.
keep ur other foot to a 180 degree instead of 90 degree