The truth is simple as 2+2 – compound exercises build muscle better than isolation exercises. Compound exercises work multiple muscle groups at a time and it’s proven, that it provides a lot better results in strength and growth.A great example here is the almighty squat and deadlift – these exercises train a lot of muscle groups at the same time which provides to fantastic results in strength, growth and muscle mass gains. But don’t throw isolation exercises away… why? Read in this article.
Isolation exercises
Isolation exercises work only one muscle or muscle group at the time.We usually perform these exercises with weight machines at the gym. The idea here is that you go from one machine to other to work all your muscle groups. But in the past these machines were basically used for rehab centers to correct some specific muscle weaknesses and to cover from injuries.
Why should we do isolation exercises
This “isolation” thing can come real handy for you. This is great for strength training for some specific muscle. If you want to get more strength to your biceps, you isolate all the other muscle “from work” and all concentration to lift that weight goes to biceps. Also isolation exercises can give you some really good muscle pump for specific muscle. You want a big biceps for the summer season? Go for it with bicep curl isolation exercises.
Compound exercises
Compound exercises use free weights. That way you can involve more muscle groups and all these important small muscle groups in one exercise. This helps to workout your full body a lot more faster, prevents from different muscle injuries, improves coordination and balance. All these small muscle groups give a fantastic boost in overall strength training.
Conclusion
For as well as we need a balanced diet, we need a balanced training program. Most of the bodybuilders use compound exercises and finish with isolated ones.
