
This isn’t the first time I’ve harped on about the benefits of Cossack squats, and it won’t be the last. I’m such a fan of the exercise and its ability to transform lower-body strength, mobility and stability that I’ve switched out lunges altogether for a while.
I’m not bad-mouthing traditional lunges, but for some people, they just don’t feel great for the knees, even if you don't have an injury. And there are so many squat and lunge variations these days, plus different angles and equipment you can utilize, why settle?