How to Do Curtsy Squat

Curtsy Squat is a glutes exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Curtsy Squat

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands clasped in front of the chest.
  2. 02Step the right foot back and across to the left, landing on the ball of the foot behind the left heel.
  3. 03Lower the hips until the front thigh is parallel to the floor and the back knee is just above the ground.
  4. 04Drive through the left heel to return to the starting upright position.
  5. 05Exhale as you push back to center and alternate legs for the next rep.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Curtsy Squat

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 throughout the movement to ensure the trailing leg targets the glute medius effectively.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Curtsy Squat questions

What muscles does Curtsy Squat work?

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

How do you do Curtsy Squat correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands clasped in front of the chest. Step the right foot back and across to the left, landing on the ball of the foot behind the left heel. Lower the hips until the front thigh is parallel to the floor and the back knee is just above the ground. Drive through the left heel to return to the starting upright position. Exhale as you push back to center and alternate legs for the next rep.

What is the A90 coach tip for Curtsy Squat?

Keep the hips squared to the front throughout the movement to ensure the trailing leg targets the glute medius effectively.

Is Curtsy Squat suitable for beginners?

Curtsy Squat is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Curtsy Squat?

No. Curtsy Squat is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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