Barbell Curtsey Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Longus, Pectineous, Adductor Magnus, Sartorius, Gastrocnemius, Gluteus Medius, Adductor Brevis, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Curtsey Lunge
How to: Barbell Curtsey Lunge
- Stand up straight with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell across your upper back.
- Step one leg back and to the side, lowering your hips into a curtsy while bending your front leg.
- Keep your back leg straight or slightly bent at the knee.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the front knee to cave inward.
- Leaning too far forward.
- Not going low enough into the lunge.
Modifications
- Use a lighter barbell or body weight only to start.
- Perform the exercise with support from a wall or chair for balance.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your front knee does not extend beyond your toes.
- Maintain an upright torso to avoid leaning forward.
Barbell Curtsey Lunge Alternatives
Tags
lunge
strength
glutes
thighs
legs
barbell