4-Corner Curtsy
Tone your legs and glutes with the 4-Corner Curtsy! This effective exercise improves balance and coordination. Get fit with every curtsy!
The 4-Corner Curtsy mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and hamstrings. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
4-Corner Curtsy Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hip Abductor (gluteus medius); Hamstrings
4-Corner Curtsy Variations and Alternatives
How to do the 4-Corner Curtsy
Starting Position: Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Arms can be at your sides, on your hips, or clasped in front of your chest.
Performing the Curtsy Lunge: Shift your weight to the left leg. Maintain balance, bring the right leg back and across to the left, behind the left leg, mimicking a curtsy motion. Bend your left knee to lower down into the curtsy lunge, ensuring your hips are square to the front and your torso remains upright.
Return to Starting Position: Press through your left foot, rising back to the starting stance.
Alternate Side: Shift your weight to your right leg and repeat the curtsy, with your left leg stepping back and across to the right.
Repeat: Continue the reps, alternating sides, focusing on controlled movements. Ensure the front knee does not pass your toes as you lower into the curtsy. Adjust the number of sets and repetitions according to your fitness level.
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4-Corner Curtsy FAQs
What muscles does the 4-Corner Curtsy work?
The 4-Corner Curtsy mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hip abductors (outer thighs) and hamstrings. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the 4-Corner Curtsy?
None. The 4-Corner Curtsy is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the 4-Corner Curtsy go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some 4-Corner Curtsy variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Arm Cross-Over Curtsy, Clap Curtsey Squat, Side-Step Curtsey and Curtsey Hand-Swipe Lunge.
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