Cossack Squat: how to do it and form tips

A lateral squat where you shift your bodyweight to one leg while the other extends straight to the side, simultaneously building unilateral quad strength and hip adductor flexibility.

Form tips

  1. Keep your extended leg's heel on the floor with toes pointing up.
  2. Sit as deep into the bent leg as your mobility allows — depth is the goal, not weight.
  3. Hold a light counterweight in front of you if balance is challenging.
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