Round the World Curtsey
Tone your legs & glutes with this dynamic, multi-directional lunge! Improves balance & coordination.
The Round the World Curtsey mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Round the World Curtsey Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Obliques; Deep Core (transverse abdominis)
Round the World Curtsey Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Round the World Curtsey
Start standing with feet hip-width apart and arms by your sides or on your hips.
Begin by stepping your left leg back and across to the right, bending both knees into a curtsey lunge position.
Push through your right heel to come back up to the starting position while simultaneously swinging your left leg out to the side and up in a lateral leg raise.
From the leg raise, swing your left leg forward into a front raise, keeping your core engaged and standing leg slightly bent.
Swing the left leg back and across to the right to return to the curtsey lunge position. This completes one repetition on one side.
Continue to perform this fluid motion of curtsey lunge, side raise, front raise, and then back to the curtsey lunge for the desired number of reps.
Repeat the same sequence on the other side, stepping your right leg back into the curtsey and following through with the leg raises.
Remember to keep your movements controlled, focus on maintaining balance, and engage your core throughout the exercise. You can perform this exercise for multiple repetitions or for a set time on each side, depending on your fitness level and goals.
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Round the World Curtsey FAQs
What muscles does the Round the World Curtsey work?
The Round the World Curtsey mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the Round the World Curtsey?
None. The Round the World Curtsey is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Round the World Curtsey go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Round the World Curtsey variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the 4-Corner Curtsy, Arm Cross-Over Curtsy, Clap Curtsey Squat and Side-Step Curtsey.
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