Exercises

Free weight exercises are considered the most functional type of workout out there since they allow for a greater range of motion, more freedom of movement, and require stabilizer muscle activation. Based on my experience as a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student and more than 30 hours of in-depth research, I compiled the … Read more

Even though there is a lot of buzz surrounding functional training and its effectiveness, transitioning to movement-based training and exercises will enhance your quality of life and have a better carryover to the sport you participate in. Functional exercises are essential for developing a functionally strong musculoskeletal system without muscle imbalances, which is rare nowadays … Read more

Are you looking to build strong, toned legs?  “Leg press vs squat” is a common debate among fitness enthusiasts when choosing the best exercise for achieving lower body goals.  But which one is better for building muscle and strength?  As a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student, it took me over 30 hours to … Read more

The bench press is a staple in gyms worldwide and a common measure of one’s upper body strength.  It’s an exercise that many people strive to master, but “how much should I be able to bench” is a question that often arises.  As a Faculty of Sport and Physical Education student, it took me over … Read more

There is no doubt that there are tons of hard exercises that target multiple joints and muscle groups and require higher levels of intermuscular coordination.  Many of those require substantial focus and energy for execution, but what is the hardest compound exercise? The hardest compound exercise is the deadlift. If you want to know why … Read more

Pull-ups are essential upper body exercises that aim to develop strength in your lats, traps, and some additional muscles. However, you may have specific questions surrounding pull-ups, one of which may be the following. Are pull ups a compound exercise? Yes, pull ups are a compound exercise. Pull ups are compound upper body exercises that … Read more

Both compound and isolation exercises should be implemented in a single workout, but certain rules must be followed before implementing them.

The shoulder press is a fundamental vertical pushing exercise used to build your anterior and lateral deltoid. It is an excellent upper-body exercise that will induce hypertrophy and strengthen your shoulders. However, is shoulder press a compound exercise? The shoulder press is a compound exercise. It follows the upper body vertical pushing movement pattern and … Read more

Lat pulldowns can be an excellent accessory lift or alternative to pull-ups in specific scenarios. Most of us link lat pulldowns to pull-ups because they follow a similar movement pattern and activate almost the same muscles. There are many lat pulldown grip variations and benefits that should be noted about this exercise. Also, most trainees … Read more

The hip thrust is one of the best lower body exercises for developing strength and explosiveness. It is heavily used in regular fitness and sport-specific scenarios due to its effectiveness and ability to carry the most benefits to the field/court or real life. However, are hip thrusts a compound exercise? Hip thrusts are a lower … Read more