Did you know that simply by switching the way you perform your regular exercises can give you outstanding results, faster!

Simple modifications to leg exercises (lunges and squats) or holding your hand weights differently (at shoulder height instead of hanging at your sides) can alter the target muscle of an exercise.

Try these 5 exercises using dumbbells.

INSTEAD OF….

BACK SQUATS ~ TRY ~ FRONT SQUATS

You’ll shift the emphasis from your glutes to your quads.

FRONT LUNGES ~ TRY ~ WALKING LUNGES

Moving forward with weights requires greater balance.

STANDING MACHINE CALF RAISES ~ TRY ~ DUMBBELL CALF RAISES

Again, more balance is required when free standing.

SPLIT SQUATS ~ TRY ~ 1 LEG SPLIT SQUATS ON TRX

Your core stability will be extremely challenged with each repetition.

DEADLIFT ~ TRY ~ DEADLIFT STANDING ON A BENCH

Depending on your flexibility and strength, this will help increase your range of motion.