Weighted Plate Cossack Squat Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Cossack Squat
Plyo Side Lunge Stretch
Kettlebell Cossack Squat
4 Corners Curtsy
Dumbbell Side Squat
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
Dumbbell Bar Grip Sumo Squat
Sumo Squat Side Lunge
Dumbbell Sumo Squat off Benches
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Dumbbell Sumo Deadlift
Landmine Sumo Squat
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 Weighted Plate Cossack Squat trains
Primary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Longus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings