Cossack squat – how to do it right
Wide stance, sink onto one leg in turn, the other stays straight.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Very wide stance, toes slightly out.
- Sink low onto one leg, knee over foot, heel down.
- Other leg straight, heel down, toes up.
- Only as low as feels good – holding a chair or wall is fine.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Knee niggling? Then do Side lunge stretch instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
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