Cossack Squat

Difficulty

Intermediate

Position

Standing

Type

Calisthenics, Dynamic stretching

Sides

Both sides

How to do the Cossack Squat

1. Stand with your feet wide apart and your toes turned slightly out.
2. Shift your weight onto one leg and bend that knee, keeping the heel down.
3. Keep the other leg straight and lift its toes toward the ceiling.
4. Lower only as far as feels comfortable, then push back through center and switch sides.

Tips

• Reach your hands forward for balance and keep your chest lifted.

Adjustments

• Stay higher with a shallow bend, or hold a sturdy chair in front of you for support.

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