How to Do Barbell Curtsy Lunge

Barbell Curtsy Lunge is a glutes exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Curtsy Lunge

  1. 01Position a barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Step the right foot back and diagonally behind the left leg, keeping the chest facing forward.
  3. 03Lower the back knee toward the floor until the front thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. 04Drive through the left heel to return the right foot to the starting position.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Curtsy Lunge

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Glutes Extends the hip, your main power generator.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the hips squared to the front to ensure the rotational load targets the gluteus medius rather than twisting the lower back.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Curtsy Lunge questions

What muscles does Barbell Curtsy Lunge work?

Barbell Curtsy Lunge is catalogued as a glutes exercise in A90 Training Club, with the glutes as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Curtsy Lunge correctly?

Position a barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart. Step the right foot back and diagonally behind the left leg, keeping the chest facing forward. Lower the back knee toward the floor until the front thigh is parallel to the ground. Drive through the left heel to return the right foot to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Curtsy Lunge?

Keep the hips squared to the front to ensure the rotational load targets the gluteus medius rather than twisting the lower back.

Is Barbell Curtsy Lunge suitable for beginners?

Barbell Curtsy Lunge is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Curtsy Lunge?

Barbell Curtsy Lunge uses barbell.

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