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 ...

If you’ve ever watched a powerlifting competition, you know that the athletes compete in three events: deadlift, squat, and bench press. But even if you’ve never witnessed those strong competitors ...

What are compound exercises? To put it simply, compound exercises (or compound lifts) are any moves that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. For example, deadlifts. They target your back, ...

(Mass Appeal) – Compound exercises work multiple muscle groups at the same time. For example, a squat. It is a compound exercise because it works the quadriceps, glutes, and calves. George Flathers, a ...

Compound exercises are those that use more than one joint at the same time. They provide the most ‘bang for your buck’ in terms of time efficiency and give excellent results when proper form, ...

"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 ...

What it does: The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that builds strength and size in your pectoral (chest) muscles.