How to do it
Pause for one second at the bottom of each curtsy lunge.
- 1
Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hands on your hips.
- 2
Move your right leg back and across your body, as if performing a curtsy.
- 3
Lower your body until your left thigh is parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of reps before switching to the other side.
Expert tip
Maintain an upright posture throughout the movement to prevent unnecessary strain on the lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the front knee cave inward
- ✕Taking too short a curtsy step
- ✕Rising onto the toes of the front foot