Dumbbell Gobelt Curtsey Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Hips, Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Adductors, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Adductor Longus, Pectineous, Adductor Magnus, Gluteus Medius, Adductor Brevis, Quadriceps, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Curtsey Lunge, Goblet Curtsey Lunge
How to: Dumbbell Gobelt Curtsey Lunge
- Start standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell close to your chest.
- Step one leg back at an angle, dropping into a lunge position.
- Lower your hips until your front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Push through your front heel to return to standing, bringing your back leg forward.
- Alternate legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the front knee to extend past the toes.
- Rounding the back during the lunge.
- Not stepping wide enough to engage the glutes.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight of the dumbbell for ease.
- Perform the lunge without weights if necessary.
Tips
- Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
- Ensure your steps are long enough to target the glutes effectively.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
Dumbbell Gobelt Curtsey Lunge Alternatives
Tags
legs
glutes
lunges
strength
fitness
dumbbell