Cossack squats are my fav💕 Cossack squats improve hip mobility, ankle mobility, single leg strength, and inner thigh flexibility 👌 If we're not able to do the full range Cossaxk squat from the ground, Incorporating a few accessory exercises into our routine will help us get there. This is the routine I follow when I train Cossack squats (1 time/week) 3 sets of: 1️⃣ Bottom half calf raises (x 5 reps) - hold in the calf stretch position for 5 seconds - can progress to single leg bottom half calf

Have you tried this single leg squat variation? In this video, Master StrongFirst instructor Coach Karen Smith walks you through how to perform the Cossack Squat and provides a couple variations. Make sure to move safely through what range of motion you have. Your range of motion will greatly depend on your hip and ankle mobility, and hamstring flexibility. Try it out and let us know how you do! | Girls Gone Strong

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