By now you should be well versed in how to perform a back squat, front squat, kettlebell squat, but there are so many different variations! Have you ever tried an overhead squat?
The landmine squat is an excellent way to start firing a huge amount of muscle fibres but in an easier-to-perform move.
Everyone has differing ideas of what they would call their ‘king of exercises’. Walk around your local gym and you probably see lots of people that would place bench presses or bicep curls at the top of their list, but here at Short Motivation we the squat as our premier exercise.
Pop quiz, hotshot: what’s the best bit of training kit that everyone has in their house? No: it’s not cans of soup, which only work for curls if you’ve got the arm strength of an inactive toddler. It’s not even bottles of water, though they’re a better bet, or crates of booze – they’re handy for squatting, but at some point you’ll end up drinking them. Nope: to add variety (and function) to your home workout, your best bet’s a towel.
Try the Cossack squat. This move, named because it looks like something a traditional Ukrainian shumka dancer might do, is having a popularity spike for several reasons: it’s quick to do, adaptable, builds strength and mobility at the same time and looks cool in a crowded gym (no mat required).