To be able to successfully and efficiently add muscle mass and lose fat, first we must identify which exercises will help us to do this the best and fastest way. Exercises are split into 2 groups: Compound Exercises: Recruit multi-joint movements. Work many muscles. Isolation Exercises : Work only one muscle and one joint at a time. If you want to increase muscle mass + strength then compound exercises should consist of 80% of your workouts.
Isolation exercises should only be used for 20% of the time to fix muscle imbalances once you have achieved your desired state. The more muscles targeted the more positive hormones will be released and the more muscle fibres will be activated to enhance muscle growth.
Above, I am performing a chest press which is a great compound exercise involving the triceps, chest and deltoids. If you are unsure what exercises you need or what plan to follow for your goals contact me for personal training.
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