5 Compound Exercises For Gaining Muscle

By Tanya Srivastava
23 Dec 2022, 11:58 IST

Compound exercises help in gaining the maximum amount of muscle in the least amount of time. Here are 5 of them for you to try.

Bench press

Bench press is one of the best exercises for you to build a stronger upper-body. It is a good substitute for push-ups and targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps.

Deadlift

It is a full-body exercise to increase body strength and muscles. Deadlift works the hamstrings, quadriceps, glutes, and also the lower back muscles.

Squats

Squats are known to be the

Lunges

Lunges help in running faster and jumping higher in sports along with higher mobility and hip strength.

Standing Shoulder Press

Shoulder press helps in the development of wide shoulders, which in turn improves the appearance of a person's overall physique.

Compound exercises help in providing benefits in terms of muscle growth and strength gain without being complex.