Muscle Groups Involved
- Quads - Primary
- Glutes - Primary
- Hamstrings - Primary
- Abs/Core - Primary
Category
BodyweightDumbbell
Highlights
- Sit back into the squat like sitting in a chair.
- Try to bring your back leg to your opposite side and not just straight backwards.
- Keep your abs braced and torso upright without arching your back.
- Bring your elbows forwards and underneath the weight as you squat down.
- Gently place your back foot on the floor for balance. Do not use it push off.
Description
The Curtsy Lunge is a variation of the traditional lunge where one leg crosses behind the body at a diagonal angle, resembling a curtsy. This exercise primarily targets the glutes, quadriceps, and inn
Common Mistakes
Do not allow the front knee to collapse inward, which can strain the knee j
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Pro Tips
Focus on driving through the hell of your front foot as you return to the s
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Purpose
The curtsy lunge targets the glutes, inner thighs, and quadriceps with a un
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Form
If balance is a challenge, hold onto a sturdy object such as a chair or cou
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