How to do it
Lower until your front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Step one foot diagonally behind you, lowering into a curtsey lunge.
- 3
As you rise, bring the back foot to meet the front and clap your hands under the raised thigh.
- 4
Alternate sides and continue the sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your chest lifted and core engaged to maintain balance and ensure proper leg alignment during the curtsey motion.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Stepping straight back instead of diagonally
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the front foot