As one of the most effective compound exercises, squats will always have a place in any well-rounded training plan. They ...

MOST GUYS GO about their business in the gym with one of two goals: They either want to build strength or gain muscle (or just as likely, they hope to achieve a bit of both). To achieve either of ...

Put simply, compound exercises are moves that recruit large muscle groups and use multiple joints. "You're activating several muscles or muscle groups at one time," Brooke Taylor, NASM- and ...

What are compound exercises? Essentially, they’re movements that target several muscle groups at once. Examples include squats, lunges, push-ups and burpees. Because the exercises recruit a lot of ...

Compound exercise versus isolation exercise? You may wonder which is a better option for gaining strength. They both have a place in building strength, but in different ways, depending on your goals.

Compound exercises are the most comprehensive set of training to stimulate muscle mass. These exercises engage your whole body, including your glutes, forearms, back, and core. They may include heavy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." MOST GUYS GO about their business in the gym with one of two goals: They either want to build strength or ...

A trainer breaks down common mistakes people make when doing the barbell deadlift, squat, and press, and how to fix them.

Bicep curls, triceps dips, chest press. If it’s upper-body day, chances are you’re including these signature arm exercises into your routine. But why not kick things up a notch and chisel more than ...

After years of caring for others, Dr. Shernan Holtan discovered strength training not only transformed her body — it changed ...