Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Curtsey Side Step.
A dynamic lower-body conditioning drill that combines a curtsey (crossover) lunge with a lateral side step, targeting the glutes, quadriceps, and inner thigh while challenging coordination and lateral stability. It is commonly used as a warm-up or as a plyometric conditioning movement.
The Curtsey Side Step is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
