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Cossack squat: how to do it

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Stand very wide, toes slightly out

  1. Starting position

    Stand very wide with your toes slightly turned out and hold your arms in front of you.

  2. The movement

    Shift your hips to one side, bend that knee deeply, keep the other leg straight and return before switching sides.

Most common mistake

Don't lift the heel of the bent leg, keep your foot down and your knee in line with your toes.

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