Compound exercises require the coronation of multiple muscle groups to compete a movement.
Movement occurs around two or more joints.
For example…
the push up requires movement at both the elbow and shoulder joints.
Compound exercises more closely resemble natural human movement required in everyday activities and sport.
Examples of Compound Exercises
- Squats
- Deadlifts
- Bench Press
- Overhead Press
- Pull Up
- Pull Down
Related Terms
- Isolated Exercises