What is compound exercise and how it's benifit to your body What is Compound exercise? Compound exercise is an exercise which targets multiple muscle groups and joints at the same time. It is also known as ‘multi-joint movement’. One of the best examples of this training is 'squat' which target- quadriceps, glutes and calves at once. Another example of this is ‘pull-ups’(as you see in above image), muscles target- back, arms (primary), core, shoulder and traps (secondary). I hope now it's clear to you. Or, You can also combine two exercises at once to target multiple muscle groups at the same time. Example- squat with dumbbell press, which target- quadriceps, glutes, calves, core and shoulders at once. It is different from isolation exercise because it targets one muscle group at a time. Eg.- biceps curls which target only the bicep. Isolation is also good for those who are injured and getting rehab by doing this exercise to strengthen the muscles. What are the benefit...
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