What’s the difference between compound movements and isolation exercises? We’ll tell you: Compound exercises are multi-joint movements that work more than one muscle group at a time. Isolation ...

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 ...

Most fitness gurus recommend including both isolation and compound movements in your workout routine to get the best of both worlds. Isolation exercises like the classic bicep curl zone in on one ...

Compound exercises use multiple joints to perform a specific movement, while isolation exercises target a specific joint. Both types of exercises build muscle and burn calories; deciding which is best ...

Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Anurag Pandit is currently on a Research Training Program scholarship for his PhD ...