Curtsy Lunge

What it is

A lunge where one leg steps diagonally behind the other, like a curtsy. The crossing angle brings in more of the side glutes than a regular lunge. Keep the front knee in line with the front foot.

One side at a time: log each side, and match the reps of your weaker side.

Technique tips

• Step one foot back and across
• Lower until the back knee nearly touches
• Keep the hips square forward
• Push through the front heel to return

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.