Barbell Curtsy Lunge
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Glutes · Medius
- Medium load
- Glutes · Maximus and Quads
- Low load
- Core
How to do it
Set a light barbell across your upper back. Step one foot back and slightly behind the other, then bend both knees within a controlled range. Keep the front foot planted and its knee tracking over its toes. Push through the front foot to return, then change sides.
Form cues
- Step back and slightly across.
- Keep the front knee aligned with its toes.
- Use a small crossing step.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
HipKneeAnkleLower backUpper backShoulder
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.