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Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge

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Muscles worked

High load
Glutes · Medius
Medium load
Quads
Low load
Core and Hamstrings

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Hold dumbbells at your sides. Step one foot behind and slightly across the other, then lower into a comfortable lunge without twisting the front knee. Push through the front foot to return to standing and alternate sides.

Form cues

  • Step back and only slightly across.
  • Keep the front knee tracking over the foot.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

HipKneeAnkleLower backShoulderWrist

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.