Cossack squat: how to do it and what it works

Lateral squat that challenges hip mobility and the adductors.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Lateral squat with one leg bending and the other staying long, aimed at the adductors, glutes and hip control.

Form. Shift your hips to one side, plant the foot of the bending leg and keep your trunk long. Alternate with control.

Common mistake. Letting the knee cave in, losing foot contact, or forcing depth without enough mobility.

Adductors · Bodyweight

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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