Weighted Curtsy Lunge
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Weighted Curtsy Lunge focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Hamstrings, Adductors working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Curtsy Lunge with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
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Keeping your chest up, step your left foot diagonally behind and across your right leg.
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Lower your hips until your right thigh is parallel to the floor and your left knee hovers just above it.
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Push through your right heel to return to the starting position, bringing your left foot back beside your right.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted Curtsy Lunge, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
