Dumbbell Cossack Squats Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
Sumo Squat Side Lunge
Dumbbell Sumo Squat off Benches
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
Dumbbell Side Squat
Barbell Sumo Squat
Abduction of One Leg Flexion Stretch
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Kettlebell Cossack Squat
Landmine Sumo Squat
4 Corners Curtsy
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Dumbbell Cossack Squats trains
Primary Adductor Magnus Quadriceps
Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings