Curtsy Lunge
Written By David Song
CURTSY LUNGE
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:
Quadriceps
Glutes (Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus)
Related Conditions:
Strength and Conditioning
Hip Bursitis
Hip Impingement
Snapping Hip Syndrome
Patellar Tendinopathy
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Runner’s Knee
Jumper’s Knee
Osgoode Schlatter’s Disease
Knocked Knees / Genu Valgum
Piriformis Syndrome
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