Compound exercises are probably something you've done before, without even realising. Unconvinced? Well, have you ever been tasked with squats, deadlifts or press-ups in a circuit training class or ...

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To put it simply, compound exercises (or compound lifts) are any moves that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. For example, deadlifts. They target your back, hamstrings, glutes, core and ...

While you'll know there aren’t any cheat codes to speed up building strength and muscle mass, incorporating the best compound exercises into your training routine might just be the next best thing.

Not including compound exercises in your programme is on par with forgetting your headphones or not re-racking your weights. It's a fitness faux pas that experts unanimously agree, should be avoided ...

When the gym floor is busier than Oxford Circus at rush hour and someone’s claimed half the kit for their giant set, your best exercise option often comes down to what's actually free. Still, it pays ...

Compound exercises use multiple joints to perform a specific movement, while isolation exercises target a specific joint. Both types of exercises build muscle and burn calories; deciding which is best ...

When it comes to weight training, the volume of advice that is available can seem daunting. A good place to start is looking at the types of resistance training, the importance of muscle strength and ...

Anyone who has fitness as part of their social media algorithm will remember the sheer number of deadlift videos people were posting once upon a time. One-rep maxes and first-time lifters finally ...

Compound exercises are movements that engage multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously. They therefore provide an extremely efficient and time-effective way to work out and are a great method ...