Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge
Strengthen your legs & shoulders! This dynamic lunge variation adds a lateral raise for a full-body challenge.
The Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders and glutes & hips, with help from the core and back. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)
Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge
Start by standing with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
Begin by stepping back with your right leg, crossing it behind your left leg as if performing a curtsey. Simultaneously, raise your left arm out to the side to perform a lateral raise, keeping a slight bend in your elbow and lifting the dumbbell to shoulder height.
As you lower your left arm, bring your right leg back to the starting position.
Repeat the same movement, this time stepping back with your left leg and raising your right arm to the side.
Continue to alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions while maintaining proper form and controlled movements.
Key Points: Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to maintain stability and balance. Adjust the weight of the dumbbells to match your fitness level, ensuring that you can complete the movements with proper form.
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Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge work?
The Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge mainly works the shoulders and glutes & hips, with help from the core and back. The main muscles are the lateral deltoid and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Lateral Change Curtsey Raise Lunge variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 4-Corner Curtsy, Arm Cross-Over Curtsy, Barbell Curtsey Lunge and Curtsey Hand-Swipe Lunge.
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