Cossack Squat Stretch

Difficulty

Beginner

Position

Standing

Type

Static stretching, Yoga

Sides

Both sides

Hold time

45–120 s per set in our routines

How to do the Cossack Squat Stretch

1. Stand with feet wide apart.
2. Shift your weight to one side, bending that knee and keeping the opposite leg straight.
3. Place hands on the floor for balance and lower your hips until you feel a stretch in the inner thigh, rotating the straight-leg foot so the heel grounds and toes point up.

Tips

• Lift your chest and keep your back long.

Adjustments

• Stay higher if the stretch feels intense.
• Hold a chair or wall for extra balance support.

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