COMPOUND WORKOUT

COMPOUND EXERCISES

Strength is defined as the state of being physically strong. Just by doing a heavy bench press doesn't make you physically fit. You need all round development. For this we require compound workout with properly designed compound exercises. The best compound exercises are discussed below.

Let it be any one a fitness freak or a regular person. Everyone loves having strength. Having strong strength is beneficial for everyone.
Strength helps you to lift heavy and also adds extra muscle mass. So how do you get more strength ? By working out in gym ! Yes that's right partially. But to be more precise there is one more way for faster and safer strength gains. It's the compound workout or compound exercises.

COMPOUND EXERCISE
It's an exercise in which multiple muscle groups are trained together at a time. It's a multi joint movement involving several muscles or muscle groups.

Compound exercise is different from isolation exercise. It has a plus point over isolation exercises. Whereas in isolation exercise only one joint is used.
Compound exercise is better than isolation exercise for more strength and muscles.


Some of the best compound exercises :

DEADLIFTS
It's the best compound exercise you can learn.
Muscles involved : Hamstrings, Glutes, Back Muscles, Traps, Forearms
It involves every joint and muscle in your body.

SQUATS
It's importance is similar to deadlifts. It also involves complete body muscles.
Muscles involved : Quads, Hamstrings, Calves, Glutes

BENCH PRESS
Its basically develops your upper body push strength. Let it be incline, flat or decline press.
Muscles involved : Chest, Triceps, Shoulders

MILITARY PRESS
The other name of this exercise is overhead press. Nothing is better than this for shoulders exercise.
Muscles Involved : Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, Delts

DIPS

It requires a initial strength to hold down your body weight. It can be performed in two ways 

• Straight without bending
• Slightly forward lean

Muscles Involved : Chest, Triceps, Delts

PULL UPS

It's the best body weight exercise for upper body pull strength.
Muscles Involved : Biceps, Forearms, Back muscles

BENTOVER ROW
This exercises can be performed using barbell or a dumbbell.
Muscles Involved : Back muscles, biceps, forearms, Lats, Traps

SHRUGS
It involves a good muscle groups. Best exercise for traps.
Muscles Involved : Traps, Forearms


Advantages of Compound Exercises

• Burns more calories
• Specialist in improving strength
• Adds more muscle mass
• Saves time - no more longer workouts
• Improvement in heart rate
• Improves coordination
• Lesser muscle fatigue
• Decrease the risk of injury

By performing these exercises there is overall development of the body. Just keep in mind to take a good diet and proper rest.

Do share your thoughts about compound exercise. And share with someone who is ignoring compound exercises.

Keep on grinding and stay fit !