Curtsy Lunge
Exercise Overview
The Curtsy Lunge is a modification to the conventional lunge that introduces lateral movement. This change in direction will require more hip and knee stability, and will also increase the work demand on the hip abductor muscles.
Muscles Involved
QuadricepsGlutes (Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus)
Related Conditions
Strength and ConditioningHip BursitisHip ImpingementSnapping Hip SyndromePatellar TendinopathyPatellofemoral Pain SyndromeRunner’s KneeJumper’s KneeOsgoode Schlatter’s DiseaseKnocked Knees / Genu ValgumPiriformis Syndrome