Curtsy lunge: how to do it and what it works

Crossover lunge that combines hip and knee control.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Crossover lunge that challenges the gluteus medius, quads and frontal-plane hip control.

Form. Cross the foot back on a diagonal, keep the pelvis level and push the floor away with the front leg.

Common mistake. Letting the knee cave in, crossing too far, or losing balance by going fast.

Gluteus maximus · Bodyweight

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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