compound exercise
Several muscles simultaneously
A compound exercise is a movement that works multiple muscle groups and joints simultaneously, like squats, deadlifts, or bench presses.
These contrast with isolation exercises, which target a single muscle: Compound exercises build functional strength more efficiently than isolation work.
The term is standard in fitness and strength training contexts.
Crouching on bent legs
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- overhead pressStanding shoulder exercise
- pull-upSelf-hoisting bar exercise
row · lunges · dip · clean and jerk · snatch · thruster · chin-up · step-up
Maximal barbell competition sport
- crossfitHigh-intensity varied exercise program
- circuit trainingRotating multi-station exercise routine
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
- progressive overloadIncreasing exercise demands over time
sets · reps · volume · intensity · periodization · programming · split routine · supersets
Four-part thigh muscle
- glutesPosterior muscle group
- hamstringsRear thigh muscles
- pectoralisAnterior thoracic muscle
- deltoidsShoulder cap muscles
trapezius · core · stabilizers · hypertrophy · activation · upper body · lower body · full body
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellHandheld exercise weight
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- squat rackBarbell support structure
- power rackBarbell exercise safety structure
bench · pull-up bar · cable machine · weight plates · Olympic bar · lifting belt · wrist wraps · knee sleeves
squat
Crouching on bent legs
- deadliftGround-to-hip barbell raise
- bench pressSupine barbell lift
- overhead pressStanding shoulder exercise
pull-up · row · lunges · dip · clean and jerk · snatch · thruster · chin-up · step-up · push-up
powerlifting
Maximal barbell competition sport
- crossfitHigh-intensity varied exercise program
- circuit trainingRotating multi-station exercise routine
- strength trainingBuilding muscle through resistance
progressive overload · sets · reps · volume · intensity · periodization · programming · split routine · supersets · warm-up
quadriceps
Four-part thigh muscle
- glutesPosterior muscle group
- hamstringsRear thigh muscles
- pectoralisAnterior thoracic muscle
deltoids · trapezius · core · stabilizers · hypertrophy · activation · upper body · lower body · full body · bilateral
barbell
Weighted exercise apparatus
- dumbbellHandheld exercise weight
- kettlebellHandled iron weight
- squat rackBarbell support structure
power rack · bench · pull-up bar · cable machine · weight plates · Olympic bar · lifting belt · wrist wraps · knee sleeves · chalk
form
Shape or document
- postureBody position, alignment
- bracingRefreshingly keen or stimulating
- breathingPulmonary gas exchange
grip · stance · range of motion · tempo · eccentric · concentric · lockout · depth · alignment · control
compound exerciseleg extension
Seated thigh-strengthening exercise
bicep curl · lateral raise · calf raise · pec deck · leg curl
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