L-Sit Cossack Squat

L-SIT COSSACK SQUAT

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:

• Semitendinosus

• Semimembranosus

• Adductor Magnus

• Adductor Longus

• Gracilis

Related Conditions:

• Pes anserine bursitis

• Hip adductor tendinopathy

• Hamstring tendinopathy

• Functional hip impingement

• Functional hip instability

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