L-Sit Cossack Squat

Exercise Overview

The l-sit cossack squat is a hip mobility exercise that is an exercise progression of the Cossack squat. While standing, spread your feet apart so that they are wider than shoulder distance apart. Proceed to squat down to one side by bending on knee and keeping the other one straight. Rotate the foot upwards while you squat down to one side. This will cause a stretching sensation in the inner aspect of your straight leg.

Muscles Involved

SemitendinosusSemimembranosusAdductor MagnusAdductor LongusGracilis

Related Conditions

Pes anserine bursitisHip adductor tendinopathyHamstring tendinopathyFunctional hip impingementFunctional hip instability

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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