How to do it
Push through the heel of your front foot as you stand back to the start.
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Stand with feet hip-width apart on a smooth surface, with a towel under one foot.
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Slide the foot with the towel diagonally behind you into a curtsy lunge, bending both knees.
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Keep your chest up and your weight on the front leg.
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Slide your foot back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching sides.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and hips square to ensure proper form and to target the glute muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Sliding straight back instead of diagonal
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the front leg
- ✕Letting the front knee collapse inward