glutesbody weight

curtsey squat

curtsey squat is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Step 2. Take a step diagonally behind and across your body with your right foot, crossing it behind your left leg.

Step 3. Bend both knees as if you were curtsying, lowering your body towards the ground.

Step 4. Keep your torso upright and your weight on your front foot.

Step 5. Push through your front foot to return to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

glutes

Secondary muscles

quadricepshamstringscalves

Primary body parts

thighsglutes

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

Log workouts & get AI plans in the app

Record sets, weight, and reps precisely; get AI-generated weekly or single-session plans for muscle, fat loss, or strength. Quick templates or custom. Download Delibra to get started.