Compound vs Isolate

Compound

By definition a compound workout is one using two are more muscles in the movement

Some common compound exercises include:

  • Squat

  • Dead lift

  • Bench Press

  • Lat Pull down

  • Clean and Jerk

  • Clean and Press

  • Shoulder Press

  • etc.

 

Benefits

  • Greater muscle use increases testosterone

  • Shorter Workouts

  • Greater muscle growth

  • More Strength

Isolated

Using only one muscle per exercise action

Examples include:

  • Bicep Curl

  • Triceps Extension

  • Shoulder Side Raise

  • Leg Extension

  • Leg Curl

  • Calf Raise

  • etc.

 

Benefits

  • Greater muscle separation

  • Better muscle control

  • More hypertrophy

  • Appealing toned body

 

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