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Curtsy Lunge — glutes compound exercise in the LIFTAG library

Curtsy Lunge

Compound · Weight × reps

The curtsy lunge changes the frontal-plane and rotational demands on the glutes, quadriceps, hip stabilizers, and balance, but the crossed position is not necessary for general leg strength. Use only a small diagonal step that lets the front knee track comfortably, avoid twisting through the knee, and choose a reverse lunge instead if the hip or knee feels constrained.

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Scan the machine's QR tag and this exercise opens ready to log: sets, rest timer, PRs, and your whole progression for Curtsy Lunge.

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HOW TO DO CURTSY LUNGE

  1. Stand tall and step one foot diagonally behind the other into a crossed stance.
  2. Keep the front foot planted and pelvis facing mostly forward as both knees bend and the rear knee lowers behind the front leg.
  3. Press through the front foot to uncross and return to standing, then alternate sides.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Open Curtsy Lunge in LIFTAG, or tap the NFC tag / scan the QR code on the machine at a partner gym. Log each working set as weight × reps. The rest timer starts after you save the set, and PRs plus estimated 1RM update automatically.

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