The biceps are a primary muscle of the upper arm that flexes the shoulder and elbow. It consists of two muscles, the biceps brachii, and the biceps brachialis. The biceps act to flex the arm both above and below a straightened elbow. A compound exercise is an exercise that involves more than one joint, such as the shoulder and elbow or shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Compound exercises are better for building muscle mass and burning fat. In addition, compound exercises induce higher levels of growth hormone and testosterone release than isolation exercises. Here are 5 compound exercises for biceps you…
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There are a lot of variables when it comes to strength training. Weight, duration, repetitions, rest time, number of sets, and movement patterns are just some of the factors that go into creating an effective workout routine. One way to make your strength training more effective is to add compound exercises with weights into your routine. Compound exercises with weights involve more than one joint and muscle group at the same time. This means you can improve overall strength and muscle growth for many different body parts in one exercise. Below are 5 compound exercises with weights: 1. Dumbbell Bent…
Compound exercises are the best if you want to gain muscle mass quickly without gaining a lot of weight. Studies show that compound exercises are more effective for burning fat and building muscle than isolation and single-joint exercises. Compound exercises utilize more muscle groups, allowing for your muscles to work harder during the movements which directly translates to more calories burned and increased metabolism. Here are five great compound exercises using barbells you should be doing in your workouts, with tips on how to perform each exercise as part of your goals to build the muscle mass you desire and…
If you want bigger triceps, there are plenty of different exercises you can try out. However, not all of them will get the results that you desire. If your goal is to build strong triceps muscles and improve their strength, it can be a good idea to use compound exercises. These are movements that target more than one muscle group at once. Compound exercises also tend to involve other joints and this further improves the entire body’s strength. Here is a list of 5 compound exercises for triceps that you should try out if you want better results with your…
This 3-day compound workout routine is designed to increase strength while building lean muscle. You will perform the same exercises over 3 days, but with each workout serving as a different variation of the exercise. This program should be performed three times per week on non-consecutive days. The workouts should be performed before or after your regular weight training routine. Day 1 1. Dumbbell Goblet Squats Dumbbell goblet squats are an effective exercise for the lower body. They strengthen the glutes, quadriceps and hamstrings and teach the proper squatting technique. The dumbbell goblet squat is an effective variation to the…
Compound exercises are very important in building muscle. This is because they utilize more than one muscle group at a time. When you try to just target individual muscle groups, you’ll find that you can do a lot of repetitions before actually breaking a sweat. Compound exercises require more effort and force more muscles to work simultaneously – which leads to the added intensity and burns extra calories. Here are some compound exercises you can do from home; 5 Compound exercises at home 1. Burpees The burpee is a compound, high-intensity exercise. Burpees are not just one exercise, they’re a…
There are two main types of exercises: isolation and compound. Isolation exercises are individual movements where you are concentrating on a single muscle group, for instance, bicep curls. Compound exercises in contrast involve using multiple muscle groups at the same time such as a squat or bench press. Which should you choose? Well, this will depend on your fitness goals and workout plan. In this article, we will go through each exercise and compare the two. What are Compound Exercises? A compound exercise is a single exercise that targets more than one muscle group. Compound exercises have a larger result…
A full body compound workout is one of the most effective ways to build muscle and strength. There are many ways you can design a full body workout, but the most common approach is to perform a variety of exercises, with multiple sets and repetitions, for the largest group of muscles in your body. The full-body compound workout is a home workout that combines several different exercises to target all the main muscles in your body. While the exercises are fairly simple, there are many variations and configurations that you can use. The benefit of this type of exercise is…
The back is one of the most important areas of the body to work out, if you have developed a strong back then you will be able to perform all daily activities with greater ease. When it comes to targeting the lower back the barbell is one of the best options. Below are five lower back barbell exercises that you should include in your workout routine. 1. Barbell deadlift The barbell deadlift is one of the most effective exercises for the development of the gluteus maximus muscle and for training both the lower and upper portion of the back. You…
When it comes to upper back exercises at home, it’s very important to understand what muscles you’re working. This will allow you to get the results you want, and decrease your risk of injury. The best way to do this is to learn how to properly perform the exercise, then work them into a routine. You don’t need to worry if you have limited space in your home because all of these exercises can be safely performed with only a little room. 1. Pull ups Pull ups can make all of the difference in a person’s fitness routine. Attach our…