How to do it
Lower until the back knee hovers just above the floor.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and arms extended to the sides at shoulder height.
- 2
Cross your arms in front of your chest while simultaneously stepping back with one leg into a curtsy lunge.
- 3
Uncross your arms and return to the starting position.
- 4
Alternate the curtsy lunge with each leg while synchronizing the arm crossover.
Expert tip
Maintain a smooth and controlled arm movement to engage your chest and shoulders. Keep your hips square and core engaged as you perform the curtsy lunge.
Common mistakes
- ✕Front knee collapsing inward
- ✕Torso pitching forward over the thigh
- ✕Taking too narrow a curtsy step