Get it Done Fitness

When it comes to steps to take when you plateau, there are multiple ways to make small alterations to a single exercise to deliver big results.

For example, consider using pauses to increase the difficulty of an exercise. With bicep curls, curl the weight all the way up; begin lowering it until you are at the halfway point, pause, and then finish the downward component of the motion.

Likewise, with the squats movement, a small adjustment with your feet can completely alter the angle the stress is placed on the muscles, helping to respond again. Try turning your feet out slightly or stepping one foot in front of the other to do a split-squat type of movement.