How to Do Curtsy Lunges: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

how to perform curtsy lunges with proper form

Muscles Worked in Curtsy Lunges

muscles worked in curtsy lunges

Primary muscles worked:

How to Do Curtsy Lunges

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, and brace your core.
  2. Step back with one leg, crossing it diagonally behind your front leg. Keep your torso upright.
  3. Bend both knees until your back knee nearly touches the floor. Your front knee should stay aligned with your toes.
  4. Return to the starting position by pushing through your front heel. Maintain control throughout the movement.
  5. Complete all repetitions on one side before switching legs.

Commentary

The curtsy lunge is a variation of the lunge that activates the gluteus and adductors a bit more, which makes it especially beneficial for hip stability and strength.

If you want to increase the resistance, you can add weights in form of dumbbells or a barbell as shown below.

how to perform Dumbbell Curtsy Lunges with proper form
Dumbbell Curtsy Lunges
how to perform Barbell Curtsy Lunges with proper form
Barbell Curtsy Lunges

Read more: Different Alternatives and Variation of Lunges

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