Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Curtsy Lunge, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Gluteus medius, Gluteus maximus |
| Also | Quadriceps, Adductors |
Setup
Dumbbells at the sides or one at the chest; small steps first.
How to do it well
- Step one leg back and across behind the other
- Lower until the front thigh is near parallel
- Push through the front heel to return
Common mistakes
- Twisting the hips toward the stepping leg
- Stepping so far across the front knee caves
Free programs with Curtsy Lunge
Similar exercises
- Dumbbell Hip Thrust
- 45-Degree Back Extension
- Band Glute Bridge
- Band Hip Thrust
- Barbell Hip Thrust
- Cable Glute Kickback
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.