What are compound exercises? Essentially, they’re movements that target several muscle groups at once. Examples include squats, lunges, push-ups and burpees. Because the exercises recruit a lot of ...

I get it: You’re busy, and finding the time to strength train can be a challenge. That’s why I created this arms and abs workout, which consists of a series of compound exercises that combine two ...

If you don't have a lot of time to devote to exercise, compound exercises are an efficient way to get the most out of your workout. Merriam-Webster defines "compound" as "something formed by a union ...

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We may earn a commission from links on this page. We’re going to start with a heavy(ish) compound exercise that works your arms and shoulders together. Then we’ll move on to moderately heavy exercises ...

Forty-five per cent of people want to spend 2025 getting fitter, according to a YouGov survey. Yet we also know that most people quit resolutions pretty early on in the year – and when it comes to the ...

Submariners have very little space, time, or equipment to exercise, and jumping onboard is banned. That may sound familiar to people who workout at home in apartments or small spaces. To work out like ...

Denise Austin shared a full-body workout move on Instagram. The 67-year-old demonstrated a “compound move” that targets the upper body and lower body at the same time. “This ONE move will tone your ...