TRX Curtsy Lunge
Sculpt your legs and glutes with the TRX Curtsy Lunge! Enhance balance and build lower body strength using suspension training.
The TRX Curtsy Lunge is a compound exercise that mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and core. You'll need: suspension trainer.
Required Equipment

TRX Curtsy Lunge Muscles Worked
Primary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Secondary
Hamstrings; Obliques
TRX Curtsy Lunge Variations and Alternatives
How to do the TRX Curtsy Lunge
Begin by securing the suspension straps at an elevated anchor point and grasp the handles with both hands. Stand facing away from the anchor point, with your body leaning forward slightly, and your hands positioned near your chest. This is the starting position.
Step back with one foot, crossing it behind your standing leg while simultaneously bending both knees to lower yourself into a lunge. Your torso should remain upright and your front thigh nearly parallel to the ground.
Push through the heel of the front foot to return to the starting position, using the suspension trainer for balance and support.
Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs and performing the exercise with the opposite leg leading.
Ensure that you maintain control throughout the movement and avoid letting the suspension trainer take all the weight; it should aid your balance, not support you entirely. Adjust the difficulty by changing the angle of your body relative to the ground – the closer you are to horizontal, the more challenging the exercise. Remember to engage your core throughout the exercise to stabilize your torso.
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TRX Curtsy Lunge FAQs
What muscles does the TRX Curtsy Lunge work?
The TRX Curtsy Lunge mainly works the glutes & hips and quads, with help from the hamstrings and core. The main muscles are the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris.
What equipment do you need for the TRX Curtsy Lunge?
Suspension trainer.
Is the TRX Curtsy 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 TRX Curtsy Lunge go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some TRX Curtsy Lunge variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Arm Cross-Over Curtsy, Alternating TRX Hamstring Pull-In, TRX Lunge Abduction and TRX Forward Lunge with Rear Fly.
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