- Compound exercises target multiple muscle groups and joints at the same time. They mimic real-life activities, allowing you to build strength and stability, improve functional fitness and achieve a more balanced and coordinated body
- A study in the journal Frontiers in Physiology found that people who performed compound exercises have better muscle strength and VO2 max, a key indicator of aerobic fitness and cardiovascular endurance
- Compound exercises fall into three primary movement patterns — squatting, pushing and pulling. A well-rounded compound training routine features a combination of these movements
- As you increase the intensity of your compound training routine, you also optimize your body’s cellular energy production. However, make sure to stay within the Goldilocks zone for resistance exercises, otherwise your hard work will backfire
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