A compound exercise requires several muscle groups and joints to be working at the same time to perform a movement. The benefits of compound exercises are exceptional, combining multiple fitness elements. The recruitment of multiple muscle groups helps to build strength and mass, while also burning more calories than isolation exercises. On top of this, compound exercises help to keep muscles balanced, improve coordination and strengthen the core.
The functional aspect of compound movements is what also makes them so effective, and why they form the foundation of all good strength and conditioning programs. Here are five fundamental compound exercises that will work the entire body and will help you achieve maximum benefits with your training:
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Australian Fitness Academy. (2019, May 2). Fundamental compound lifts to master. Retrieved from https://www.fitnesseducation.edu.au/blog/fitness/fundamental-compound-lifts-to-master/