Curtsy Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Curtsy Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Abductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Curtsy Lunge with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart and your hands clasped in front of your chest.
- 2
Step one leg back and across behind the other leg, bending both knees to lower your hips towards the floor.
- 3
Continue lowering until your front thigh is parallel to the floor and your back knee is close to the ground.
- 4
Push through your front foot to extend your legs and return to the starting standing position.
- 5
Complete all repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
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, Abductors . 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.
