Ep. #384: Are Compound Exercises Better Than Isolation Exercises?

You want to build muscle.You want to get strong.And you want to do these things as quickly and effectively as possible.What exercises should you do and why?Ask different people and you’ll get different answers.Some will say that compound exercises are all you need. They train every muscle in your body and are “highly functional” to boot.Others will say compound exercises are overrated or even dangerous, and that the right isolation exercises can give you everything your little heart desires.Who’s right?Well, in this podcast, we’re going to find out. By the end, you’ll understand the pros and cons of both compound and isolation exercises and how you should use them in your workouts based on your goals.Let’s start with a simple question: what exactly are compound and isolation exercises?4:11 - What is a compound exercise? 10:01 - What is an isolation exercise? 17:05 - What are the advantages of compound exercises? 23:45- What are the advantages of isolation exercises?Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter!Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/