Move of the month
A notoriously challenging move, the Cossack squat is a true test of mobility and strength for the lower body
WHY WE LOVE IT: Consider this lunge variation a spark of strengthening and stretching magic for the lower body and core. Also of interest: humans tend to favour forward motion, especially as we age. ‘Lateral lunges, the Cossack being the most progressed, get you moving in the frontal plane,’ says PT Lauren Kanski. The side-to-side movement is key for preventing injury and building muscle, too.
STEP 1
START standing with your feet much wider than hip-width, so you’re in a wide stance. Hold a weight at your chest.
STEP 2
DRIVE your glutes back, bend your knee and lower to a side lunge. Stop at your greatest depth (or the ground).
STEP 3
DROP your s
