Compound lifts are strengthening exercises that involve using more than one muscle group at the same time
. They are efficient, as they work several areas at once, and help improve mobility and coordination
. Some benefits of compound exercises include:
- Training many muscles at once
- Easier progressive overload
- Increasing testosterone and growth hormone levels
- Strengthening bones
Some examples of compound exercises are:
- Squats
- Deadlifts
- Lunges
- Bench press
- Dips
- Lying pullovers
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
- Lat pull-downs
- Shoulder press
- Jump rope
Compound exercises are different from isolation exercises, which focus on a single muscle group at a time
. For beginners, compound exercises allow for faster strength development, as they engage multiple muscle groups simultaneously
. Both compound and isolation exercises have their place and purpose in a well-rounded fitness routine
