Lower Body
Intermediate
Dumbbell
Curtsy Lunge
Start standing tall with your feet positioned underneath you hip-width apart. When you’re ready, step your right foot behind your left leg while bending both knees - almost like you were curtsying. Bring your hands to your heart to counterbalance the movement.
Muscles Worked
How to Perform Curtsy Lunge
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1Start standing tall with your feet positioned underneath you hip-width apart. When you’re ready, step your right foot behind your left leg while bending both knees - almost like you were curtsying. Bring your hands to your heart to counterbalance the movement.
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2As you reach back with your right foot, ensure that your left knee stays stacked over your left ankle. Your right knee should reach towards the ground.
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3To return, push through your left foot to come back to standing. Repeat on the opposite side.
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4Once you’ve mastered this movement, you can add weight in the form of dumbbells or kettlebells. You can also slow down the movement to add time under tension.
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