How to Do Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge

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

Primary muscle

Glutes

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge

  1. 01Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a pair of dumbbells at the sides.
  2. 02Step the right foot back and diagonally behind the left leg, keeping the hips facing forward.
  3. 03Lower both knees until the front thigh is parallel to the ground.
  4. 04Drive through the left heel to return the right foot to the starting position.
  5. 05Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side before switching.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell 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

If the front knee collapses inward, focus on pushing the front big toe into the floor to stabilize the hip.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge correctly?

Stand with feet hip-width apart holding a pair of dumbbells at the sides. Step the right foot back and diagonally behind the left leg, keeping the hips facing forward. Lower both knees until the front thigh is parallel to the ground. Drive through the left heel to return the right foot to the starting position. Alternate legs or complete all reps on one side before switching.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge?

If the front knee collapses inward, focus on pushing the front big toe into the floor to stabilize the hip.

Is Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge?

Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge uses dumbbell.

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