Barbell Curtsey Lunge Alternative
12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles
Dumbbell Rear Lunge from Step
Barbell Sumo Deadlift
Kettlebell Cossack Squat
Barbell Paused Sumo Deadlift
4 Corners Curtsy
Dumbbell Side Squat
Weighted Plate Cossack Squat
Barbell Sumo Squat
Cossack Squat
Dumbbell Curtsey Lunge
Plyo Side Lunge Stretch
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift
Criteria used to find exercise alternatives
Same target muscles
We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.
Full muscle overlap
Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.
Equipment considered
Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.
What the Barbell Curtsey Lunge trains
Primary Gluteus Maximus Quadriceps
Secondary Adductor Magnus Gluteus Medius Hamstrings
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