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Side-Step Curtsey

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Tone legs & glutes with the Side-Step Curtsey! A dynamic lower body workout that combines balance, strength, and coordination.

Mr. Grey Smith
Mr. Grey Smith
@JustHim_wo_you

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Starting Position:
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your arms relaxed at your sides.
- Keep your chest up, shoulders back, and engage your core.

2. Curtsey Motion:
- Step your right foot back diagonally behind you into a curtsey lunge.
- Bend both knees, lowering your body toward the ground while keeping your left knee over your left ankle.
- Make sure your right knee doesn't touch the ground.

3. Return to Start:
- Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- Bring your right foot back to hip-width apart.

4. Side Step:
- Take a step to the right with your right foot, shifting your weight onto that leg.
- Keep your left foot close and engage your core as you shift.

5. Repeat:
- Alternate between the curtsey lunge and the side step for a designated period (e.g., 30 seconds) or a set number of repetitions (e.g., 10 on each side).

6. Breathing:
- Inhale as you lunge, and exhale when you return to the starting position.

7. Final Tips:
- Maintain good posture throughout the exercise.
- Move at a controlled pace, especially when landing from the curtsey lunge to avoid injury.