4 Exercises to Beat a Fitness Plateau

Plank Reach and Pulse

Get into a plank with forearms on ground, hands clasped and legs about hip-width apart. Lift right foot and bend right leg close to 90 degrees. Raise leg as high as possible, then pulse up and down 30 times. Don't forget to squeeze your glutes.

Lunge Side Kick

Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands on hips. Take a giant step forward with right foot, then bend knees and lower into a half lunge.Extend left arm out to side, leaning into left hip and reaching through fingers for balance as you kick right leg straight out. Return to start; do 30 reps. Knees should not bend past your toes.

Outer Thigh Lift

Lie on left side with hips and legs stacked. Place left forearm on floor and prop up upper body; raise right leg about 6 inches. Lower leg and rotate body until you're in plank with right palm on floor (keep left forearm on floor); swing right leg out to side. Return to start, then repeat 30 times.

Biceps Curl Press Back

Stand with feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, with a 3-pound weight in each hand, arms extended out to sides and palms facedown. Rotate right arm until palm is faceup, then curl up. Extend and lower arm, then turn arm so palm is facing behind you; press back. Return to start. Repeat 30 times.

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