How to Do Barbell Curtsy Lunges

Barbell Curtsy Lunges 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 Lunges

  1. 01Position the barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart.
  2. 02Step one foot back and diagonally behind the lead leg, crossing the midline of the body.
  3. 03Lower the back knee toward the floor until the front thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. 04Drive through the front heel to return the trailing leg to the starting neutral position.
  5. 05Maintain a vertical shin on the lead leg to protect the knee joint.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Curtsy Lunges

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 weight centered over the front mid-foot to prevent the barbell from pulling the torso too far forward.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Curtsy Lunges questions

What muscles does Barbell Curtsy Lunges work?

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

How do you do Barbell Curtsy Lunges correctly?

Position the barbell across the upper traps and stand with feet hip-width apart. Step one foot back and diagonally behind the lead leg, crossing the midline of the body. Lower the back knee toward the floor until the front thigh is parallel to the ground. Drive through the front heel to return the trailing leg to the starting neutral position. Maintain a vertical shin on the lead leg to protect the knee joint.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Curtsy Lunges?

Keep the weight centered over the front mid-foot to prevent the barbell from pulling the torso too far forward.

Is Barbell Curtsy Lunges suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Curtsy Lunges?

Barbell Curtsy Lunges uses barbell.

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