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- Glutes Quadriceps
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- Biceps
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Curtsy Squat
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Curtsy Squat is a bodyweight exercise targeting Quadriceps (Quadriceps Femoris), Glutes (gluteus maximus, gluteus mideus).
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How to perform it
- Begin by standing with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips or by your sides.
- Step your right leg behind and across your left leg, bending both knees to lower into a curtsy squat. Your front knee should be aligned with your front ankle, and your back knee should point towards the floor.
- Push through your left heel to return to the starting position.
- Repeat the movement on the opposite side, stepping your left leg behind and across your right leg. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
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Variations and related exercises
4 Corners Curtsy
4 Corners Side Step
4 Punches Side Squat
4 Reverse Lunge and 4 Side Taps
Last updated: 29/08/2026
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