How to do it
Square your shoulders toward the front of the room on every rep.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Step to the side with your right foot, crossing your left leg behind your right.
- 3
Bend your right knee and push your hips back into a curtsy lunge.
- 4
Push off your right foot to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat the movement on the other side, alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your weight on the front leg and use the back leg for balance, ensuring a smooth lateral movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Stepping too narrow with the crossing leg
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the curtsy lunge