Curtsy Lunge
| rating: | Ø 4.33 through 9 votes |
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| required: | Nothing |
| optional: | Dumbbell, Dumbbells (2), Kettlebell, Kettlebells (2), Backpack, Medicin Ball |
| level: | Normal |
| type: | Strength |
| Variations available (12) |
General And Specifics
- this is a great exercise dor the glute and for the legs
- additionally, your sense of balance is trained
Starting Position
- stand upright
- the feet are hip width apart
- hold the hands in the hips or stretch them out in front of you
Correct Execution
- make a big step backwards, cross the leading leg
- put the foot diagonally behind with a bigger distance
- both feet point forward
- now slowly bend the knees, until the leading knee is in a 90 degree angle and the thigh about parallel to the ground
- make sure, that the knee does not protrude the toes and that your body weight always is on the heels
- try to hold the upper body as straight as possible
- afterwards, come back to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg
- do several reps alternatingly
tips for the workout
- to impede the exercise, put on a filled backpack or hold kettlebells, dumbbells or a medicine ball in your hands
- the Reverse Lunge is a bit easier - but the hip musculature is not required that much