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Technically yes, which is defined generally as a movement that exercises more than one muscle group and at least two joints move. That means standing up is a compound exercises, lol.
In practice, the big compounds (known as the "big 4") are the deadlift, OHP, bench, and squat. Variations of those are included. Not saying those are the only compounds.
My opinion those bi and tri exercises are not compound movements, even under the technical definition of it. Plank? same, not a compound exercise. Does not mean there is anything wrong with them. People will disagree of course.
But under this list, seems about anything is considered "compound", sort of defeating the purpose of having the label.
In practice, the big compounds (known as the "big 4") are the deadlift, OHP, bench, and squat. Variations of those are included. Not saying those are the only compounds.
I would also add pull ups and chin ups to the list.
Dig a ditch. Put a roof on your house. Stack a couple hundred bales of hay in the barn. Hoe a vegetable patch for four hours. Lay concrete block for four hours every day.
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you wanted useful muscles...
Dig a ditch. Put a roof on your house. Stack a couple hundred bales of hay in the barn. Hoe a vegetable patch for four hours. Lay concrete block for four hours every day.
Oh, I'm sorry, I thought you wanted useful muscles...
What exactly is a "useful muscle"? Are you talking about myofibrillar vs. sarcoplasmic hypertrophy?
What exactly is a "useful muscle"? Are you talking about myofibrillar vs. sarcoplasmic hypertrophy?
I'm talking about what happens when gym rats find themselves out on the job site in the hot sun with a bunch of old guys in their 40s and 50s. Guess who's whipped at the end of the day and who's still going.
I'm talking about what happens when gym rats find themselves out on the job site in the hot sun with a bunch of old guys in their 40s and 50s. Guess who's whipped at the end of the day and who's still going.
The older folks are used to it and their bodies have adapted.
But there are many injuries and med conditions to doing repetitive postures and motions over the years.
I'm talking about what happens when gym rats find themselves out on the job site in the hot sun with a bunch of old guys in their 40s and 50s. Guess who's whipped at the end of the day and who's still going.
You still haven't explained what a useful muscle is.
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I'm talking about what happens when gym rats find themselves out on the job site in the hot sun with a bunch of old guys in their 40s and 50s. Guess who's whipped at the end of the day and who's still going.
You mean when I drive by road construction crews with all the old guys standing around talking while a few may take turns with the younger guys actually working ? No wonder the younger guys are tired, they’re the ones doing all the work.
Having and building muscles is different than repetitive movements like physical job.
You mean when I drive by road construction crews with all the old guys standing around talking while a few may take turns with the younger guys actually working ? No wonder the younger guys are tired, they’re the ones doing all the work.
Having and building muscles is different than repetitive movements like physical job.
I totally agree with you. Of course, classes in the gym have nothing to do with physical work, since training in the gym for building muscle gives strength, and physical work requires stamina.
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