Lunge · Regular
Curtsy Lunge
A lunge where the back leg steps diagonally behind the front one, which works the outer glutes and hip stability.
Demo by Lena, an AI coach.
- Works
- glutes, quads; also adductors, hamstrings
- Kit
- No kit
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand tall with your feet hip width apart and your hands on your hips.
While you move
- Step back and across behind you
- Hips stay facing forward
- Front knee over the middle toes
- Drive up through the front heel
Avoid
- Crossing so far that your hips twist
- Letting the front knee collapse inward
- Dropping your chest
Take care if you have trouble with your knees.