Curtsy lunge
A lunge that steps one leg back and across behind the other to target the glutes and outer hips from a new angle.
IntermediateNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 12 reps per side
How to do it
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart and your hands at your chest.
- Step one foot back and across behind the other, like a curtsy.
- Bend both knees to lower until your front thigh is near parallel to the floor.
- Press through your front heel to return to standing, then finish all reps before switching sides.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Keep your hips facing forward as you step across.
- Keep your front knee in line with your front toes.
Muscles worked
GlutesQuadsOuter hipsInner thighs
Lunge variations
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- SplitBeginner · No equipment
- CurtsyIntermediate · No equipment
- ForwardIntermediate · No equipment
- Knee driveIntermediate · No equipment
- SideIntermediate · No equipment
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- GobletIntermediate · Dumbbells
- JumpAdvanced · No equipment
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- Dumbbell BulgarianAdvanced · Dumbbells