Curtsy Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Curtsy Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Curtsy Lunge with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, hands on your hips or clasped in front of you.
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Shift your weight to your left foot and step your right leg diagonally behind your left, crossing it over.
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Lower your hips until both knees are bent at approximately 90-degree angles, keeping your chest lifted and core engaged.
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Ensure your front knee is aligned over your ankle and your back knee hovers just above the floor.
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Push off your right foot to return to the starting position, bringing your right leg back to meet your left.
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Repeat the movement on the opposite side, stepping your left leg diagonally behind your right.
Secondary Muscles
While Curtsy Lunge primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hamstrings, Adductors . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Curtsy Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Curtsy Lunge, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
