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Curtsey Squat
Muscles involved
The curtsy squat crosses one leg behind you. It targets the glute medius and quads.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, keeping your torso upright.
- Bring one leg back, crossing it diagonally as if curtsying.
- Lower by bending both knees and hold for a moment at the bottom.
- Return to the starting position and repeat, alternating legs.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Cross your leg backward diagonally. - Keep your torso upright. - The front knee should not go past your toes.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Curtsey Squat: which muscles does it work?
Curtsey Squat mainly works: Glutes, Quadriceps. It also involves: Gluteus maximus, Short adductor, Long adductor, Adductor magnus, Gastrocnemius, Soleus, Tensor fasciae latae.
What is Curtsey Squat good for?
The curtsy squat crosses one leg behind you. It targets the glute medius and quads.
How do you do Curtsey Squat with proper form?
- Cross your leg backward diagonally. - Keep your torso upright. - The front knee should not go past your toes.
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