Kettlebell Gobelt Curtsey Lunge Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Gluteus Maximus
- Equipment
- Kettlebell
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Gluteus Maximus
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Adductor Longus, Pectineous, Adductor Magnus, Gastrocnemius, Gluteus Medius, Adductor Brevis, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Curtsey Lunge with Kettlebell
How to: Kettlebell Gobelt Curtsey Lunge
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a kettlebell in both hands at chest height.
- Step your right leg back and to the side, bending your left knee into a lunge while keeping your right leg straight.
- Lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Push through your left heel to return to standing, bringing your right leg back to the start position.
- Repeat on the other side for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the knee extend past the toes.
- Not engaging the core, leading to a lack of stability.
- Rushing through the movement without control.
Modifications
- Perform the lunge without weights for beginners.
- Use a lower kettlebell or perform the movement with body weight only.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Ensure your knees are aligned with your toes to prevent injury.
- Begin with a lighter kettlebell to master the form before increasing weight.
Kettlebell Gobelt Curtsey Lunge Alternatives
Tags
kettlebell
lunge
leg strength
lower body
glutes
quadriceps