THE HIPS DON’T LIE

Prepare for the next workout’s cossack squat with these drills for mobility and strength

HIP SWITCH 60SEC ON, 30SEC OFF, 3 SETS

Sit on the ground with bent legs, squeezing your fists. Lower your left knee and your right knee towards the back of your left foot. Rotate your torso as far left as possible. Slowly reverse to the start. Repeat on the other side.

LATERAL LUNGE 3 SETS OF 10 REPS PER LEG

Brace your core and take a large step right. Bend at the right knee, pivoting on your left foot to maintain a straight left leg. Drop deep, with an upright torso. Pause at the bottom of the rep, then stand. Repeat on the opposite leg.

BOX STEP-DOWN 3 SETS OF 10 REPS PER LEG

Stand on a box or bench. With your right foot on the edge, slowly bend at your right knee, lowering your left foot to the ground.

Touch the floor before driving through your right leg to stand. Do 10 reps, then switch sides.