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Alternating Deficit Curtsy Lunge with Dumbbells
- Intermediate
- Quadriceps · Hamstrings · Glutes
Setup instructions
1) Place the bench/step horizontally on the floor.
2) Stand on the platform with both feet
3) Hold the weights by your side - let them hang by your waist. Keep the chest up and core tight.
Perform instructions
1) Shift the weight to your right and take a back step with your left leg across the body at 45 degrees - let the balls of your feet touch the ground first.
3) Bend both knees so your right knee is at a 90 degree angle and your left is parallel to the ground. The left should be hovering just above the ground.
4) Shift the weight to your right heel and drive up. Lift your left leg up and step to the left.
5) Shift the weight to your left and repeat on the other side for required reps.