There may be hundreds of compound exercises out there, but this thread is aimed to keep it simple and give you the best few exercises to hit each muscle group in your body.
These are the only 3 exercises you need to build a perfect physique
1. Barbell/bodyweight Squat
The barbell squat is a great choice for exercising legs, because it targets the glutes, hamstrings, thighs, calves and feet muscles It is also scientifically proven that squats produce more muscle fibres in the lower body than any other leg exercise.
With correct form, squats have the ability to lower the risk of future knee/ankle injuries. With incorrect form however, they can cause such injuries To build noticeable muscle definition and strength within your legs, it's vital that you incorporate the squat in your routine.
2. Bench Press/Pushups
The bench press is known widely to be the peak of chest exercises, and for good reason: Being a compound push movement, it targets the front delts, triceps and chest. Secondary muscles may also be involved (abs, calves) to increase stability.
The angle of the bench itself may also be altered to create an incline or decline in the press, targeting either the upper or lower chest depending on the chosen angle Having a full chest is vital for a full, muscular look , and the bench press is the catalyst for such desires.
3. Pull ups
Pull ups target every single upper back muscle, as well as the biceps, posterior delts and forearms. No other pull exercise can target as many muscle groups as that Similar to the squat, pull ups are shown to produce more muscle fibre than other pull exercises.
If you find pullups too difficult for your current strength, lat pull downs are another great option for building muscle definition and strength Lat pull downs target essentially the same muscle groups, only you can adjust the weight from the machine itself.
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