Arm Extension With Leg Balance

One- Legged Dead Lift: You'll need a set of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Lean forward on your left foot while bending your right knee behind you 90 degrees. Continue leaning forward, bringing the dumbbells to the ground until your torso is parallel to the floor. Now, return to standing and repeat. As you lean forward, bend your left knee slightly, keep your back straight and your thigh muscle flexed. After 30 seconds, switch sides and repeat this exercise for 30 more seconds, standing on your left foot . If you're a beginner, rest the dumbbells on a low chair or step bench.

Tone Your Trouble Spots: This workout , created by Los Angeles trainer Patrick Goudeau, tames your biggest trouble zones: abs, butt, and thighs in 3 different 15-minute circuits. Do each circuit twice within any given workout . Focus on 1 trouble spot or work them all, 2 or 3 times a week, but don't work the same areas on consecutive days. Circuits can be intense since there is little time between moves to catch your breath. So, remember to always modify your workout to fit your fitness level. For the best results, keep your abdominals engaged to improve your balance and stability. Before you begin, you'll want to warm up with a few minutes of low-impact cardio and be sure to finish the workout with a few minutes of stretching and cool down. For this circuit, you'll need a pair of dumbbells and step bench for each of these exercises. Beginners should use 5- or 8-pound weights. If you are intermediate or advanced, use 8- to 15-pound weights. Pick-Up Squats: You'll need a set of 5- or 8-pound dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand by your sides. Bend your knees 90

up. Weighted Bridge: You'll need a step bench and a set of dumbbells . Sit on the step bench with your feet about hip-width apart. Recline back and extend your arms straight above you. Lift your hips,

minute. One-Legged Dead Lift: You'll need a set of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Lean forward on your left foot while bending your right knee behind you 90 degrees. Continue leaning forward, bringing the dumbbells to the ground until your torso is parallel to the floor. Now return to standing and repeat. As you lean forward, bend

seconds, standing on your left foot. If you're a beginner, rest the dumbbells on a low chair or step bench. Balancing Hamstring / Biceps Curl: You'll need a set of 3- to 5-pound dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Hold the dumbbells by your sides with your palms facing forward. Curl the weights towards your shoulders as you lift your left heel up towards your butt. Hold this position for 2 counts, then lower your arms and heel back to the floor. Each time you raise your foot, squeeze your heel toward your glutes . Repeat the exercise for 1 minute, then switch sides.

The three muscle- sculpting moves in this circuit will help you get jiggle-free thighs . Deep Side Lunge: You'll need 1 dumbbell for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Hold the dumbbell in both hands at chest height. Take a giant step, at least 3 feet, to your right. Bend your right knee 90 degrees and place the dumbbell on the floor, hold here for 2 counts. Now return to center and repeat the Deep Side Lunge, this time picking the dumbbell back up. Continue the deep side lunges for 1 minute, lowering the dumbbell and picking it back up. Each time you lunge, make sure your right knee is aligned over your second toe and your

dumbbells for this exercise. Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Lean forward on your left foot while bending your right knee behind you 90 degrees. Continue leaning forward, bringing the dumbbells to the ground until your torso is