They say that “knowledge is power”, but you know what else is power? Deadlifting twice your body weight and benching 100kg/220lbs. And to do that, you must know what compound exercises are and how to ...

Compound exercises use multiple joints to perform a specific movement, while isolation exercises target a specific joint. Both types of exercises build muscle and burn calories; deciding which is best ...

In the world of exercise, we're often on the hunt for the "secret" or the magic shortcut. While there's no magic, there is smartness, and compound exercises are just that: a smart shortcut to a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You've heard the phrase "simple, but effective." Compound exercises beg to differ. By getting more of ...

“Leg day” is a popularly known gym lingo for workouts that target your lower body. This often includes quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves and the supporting hip/core muscles. For strength trainers it ...