Common Cossack Squat Mistake | Mobility for BJJ

This mistake is by far THE most common mistake I see people making when performing the Cossack Squat.

The problem there is that by doing this, you're essentially missing out on some of the greatest benefits of the movement. When we look at what the benefits of the Cossack Squat are, we're talking:
- improved groin and inner thigh flexibility
- increased single leg strength
- ankle, hip and knee mobility

Try this fix and see how it affects your training. You might find that at first this reduces your depth in the squat - that's ok, because you're now doing it more effectively, and this will get your further in the long run.

Let us know how you went in the comments below!

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[mooncat.]

Literally the only video available on YouTube performing and explaining the Cossack Squat in a clear and concise manner. Great stuff.

[Standing_Stone]

Thank you so much! I never thought I could cossack squat without falling backwards, turns out I can cossack squat without any problems with the correct instructions. Much appreciated!

[KaiM]

i just heard about these squats yesterday and started doing them. I can't go down that far yet, but at least I know what to watch for as i make my progressions so my gains will actually be gains. Great video, thanks!

[artofopening]

Best coaching I've seen for these. The pelvis position is always looked over. Thanks man

[guymontag]

I've been struggling with this and having a hard time visualizing how to modify my position. Problem solved. Thank you!

[Yotrymp]

Exactly what I was wondering about when I saw a demonstration video. Great rundown of the how and why to do a cossack squat. Now I'm not worried about it.

[strengthmobilitylongevity]

Excellent demo... its taking my years BUT still working at it
(I am taller 6'5" so those angles are tougher at 60)

[namesalieas]

Thanks. This has become a favorite exercise. Definitely been doing it not quite right.

[rootd]

Thank you. This is the first video to explain this

[AlexTapia]

Yeah idk why my stretched leg mcl gets super tight when I do this. I’ll try it out

[breadyegg]

How are these for building muscle? I exercise from home so don't have access to heavy leg equipment.

[puneetvats]

Thanks very much for video. It is very helpful and your explanation is very clear. I do Cossack Squat 10 reps for each leg and after 150 meter sprint.. I do it for 6 rounds. muscles behind my thigh and behind my knee is super sore even after I doing it for 1 month.. I do it 3 times a week. is there anything obvious that I am doing it wrong. ? once again all of your videos are super helpful and I bought KB also to follow your videos.

[DebasisPoddar-qukp]

I have mild Osteoarthritis on my right knee . Can I do it ?

[upendharg]

Hi sir while I'm doing cossack squat slite pain in knee top is observed what is the cause for that am i doing wrong

[SeebM]

Is there Cossack squat more a mobility or hypertrophy exercise or both?

[koDiacc]

I feel a deeper stretch letting the stretched leg foot pointing forwards letting it stay on the floor and now flexing and pointing upwards. I feel it more in the hamstrings dojng it like you? Still fine?

[nemesyssss]

I didn't pay attention if I was making this mistake before but I noticed for the first time that on my left leg, everytime I would push on it to go back up I could feel my left adductor kind of popping and it kinda hurt after 2 or 3 reps which never happened before, do you think it's a result of potentially bad form or something else?

[eliskahandlirova]

Could knees go in front of the foot in this exercice?

[barebears]

How many times a day do I have to do it?

[peterparker]

keep ur other foot to a 180 degree instead of 90 degree