How To Use Compound Exercises To Train Effectively
October 5, 2010 by: Brayden FisherDo you realize that you have a limited amount of energy stored up for your workouts? Science has shown us that when an individual is performing high intensity exercises that their blood sugar level decreases dramatically after just 25 minutes. Knowing this fact should have a big impact on your training sessions. It means that you need to select the exercises that will give you the best results before you start to get really fatigued.
The answer is to use compound movements which will stimulate the muscles and allow for lean muscle growth and improve your metabolism in the shortest amount of time. Compound movements train several muscles at the same time and allow you to use your energy more efficiently.
Unlike machines which isolate single muscle groups, compound exercises are natural and functional. They also allow you to lift heavier weight, since more muscles are being used. Several examples of effective compound exercises include dips, standing overhead presses, bench press, and pull ups. You need to include at least 3-4 compound movements into your exercise routine.
Recent studies have shown that doing just one set of an exercise can be just as beneficial as doing multiple sets. Performing only one set will decrease the chances of over training and help you to save your energy for the other exercises within your workout routine.
So all you need to do is just one set of each exercise to get an effective workout. This can be accomplished by doing as many repetitions as you can. This is counterintuitive but this style will definitely increase your muscle size, strength and power.
When doing your set of each exercise, make sure you perform it to total failure. Giving 100% in each exercise will stimulate your muscles properly and there will be no need for any additional sets. However, when you are working out, it is imperative that you focus on INTENSITY to get the best results. This is the most important factor.
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