Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductor Brevis, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Quadriceps, Adductor Magnus, Gastrocnemius, Adductor Longus, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Curtsey Lunge
How to: Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
- Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- Step back with your right foot and to the left at about a 45-degree angle.
- Lower your hips until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Push through your front heel to return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward during the lunge.
- Allowing the front knee to collapse inward.
- Not fully engaging the core.
Modifications
- Limit the depth of the lunge if experiencing joint pain.
- Use a lower weight if you are a beginner or if balance is an issue.
Tips
- Keep your chest up and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Make sure your knee does not extend past your toes during the lunge.
- Control the movement both down and up to avoid injury.
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge Alternatives
Tags
thighs
strength
lunge
glutes
quadriceps
dumbbell