Curtsy lunge
Also called crossover lunge
- Works
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Side of the hip · gluteus medius and minimus
- Front of the thigh · quadriceps
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Stand with feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.
Steps
- Step one foot back and across, behind the other leg.
- Bend both knees and lower.
- Push through the front foot to return.
- Change sides each rep.
Breathing
Take a breath and tighten your stomach before each rep. Breathe out as you come up.
Where you feel it
In the buttock and the side of the hip of the front leg.
Common mistakes
- Letting the front knee fall inward.
- Twisting the hips a lot.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if the front knee twists painfully.