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Kettlebell Cossack Squat Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
4 Corners Curtsy demonstration

4 Corners Curtsy
2
Cossack Squat demonstration

Cossack Squat
3
Kettlebell Sumo Squat demonstration

Kettlebell Sumo Squat
4
Plyo Side Lunge Stretch demonstration

Plyo Side Lunge Stretch
5
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge demonstration

Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
6
Dumbbell Side Squat demonstration

Dumbbell Side Squat
7
Weighted Plate Cossack Squat demonstration

Weighted Plate Cossack Squat
8
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
9
Landmine Sumo Squat demonstration

Landmine Sumo Squat
10
Barbell Sumo Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Sumo Deadlift
11
Barbell Sumo Squat demonstration

Barbell Sumo Squat
12
Sumo Squat Side Lunge demonstration

Sumo Squat Side Lunge

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 Kettlebell Cossack Squat trains

Primary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps

Secondary Gluteus Medius Gracilis Hamstrings

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