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Barbell Curtsy Lunges
The Barbell Curtsy Lunges is a barbell exercise that targets the quads, with the glutes and adductors assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Step by step
- Stand upright with a barbell across your upper back.
- Step one leg diagonally behind the other into a curtsy lunge.
- Lower your body until the front thigh is parallel to the floor.
- Push through the front heel to return to the starting position.
- Keep torso upright and front knee tracking over toes.
- Maintain controlled movements and steady breathing.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch legs.
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