Curtsy squat
Roberto Caruso
Curtsy squat
Engage your core, raise your right knee towards your chest and exhale. Inhale and sweep the right arm up while the right foot and leg slip behind the left leg as it bends. The right foot hovers above the floor as far to the left as possible, exhale and begin the sequence again. Do 10 on each side.
Perfect your form: Make sure your left knee bends toward the middle toe of your left foot, so ankle and knee joints are stacked.
Dial it Down: Keep both arms down at your sides and wear shoes – your right foot can slide along the floor instead of floating.
Amp it Up: Stand on top of a block with the balancing leg. Never let the floating leg touch the ground. Close your eyes,
Targets: Butt, low back, abs
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