Top Compound Exercises to Consider in your workouts

Compound exercises are multi-joint movements that work several muscle groups at once. They're often referred to as "functional" exercises because they mimic movements you might make in your daily life such as squatting, bending and lifting. Compound exercises can help you achieve faster results as they're more efficient than isolation exercises which only work one muscle group at a time. They have also been shown to increase hormone levels in the body, promoting further muscle growth and fat loss.

Here are our top five compound exercises, alongside the health benefits a of each:

Squats: Squats work your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and core. They help to increase lower body strength and power, improve balance and stability, and promote bone density. To intensify your squats at home, you can use a set of Adjustable Dumbbells or a Kettlebell.

Deadlifts: Deadlifts work your hamstrings, glutes, back and core. Just like squats, they also help to improve overall strength and power, increase muscle mass, and promote bone density. To do deadlifts at home, you can use a set of Adjustable Dumbbells or a LUX Olympic Barbell 20kg.

Bench press: Bench press works your chest, shoulders and triceps. It helps to increase upper body strength and power, improve posture and alignment, and promote bone density. To do bench presses at home, without having to sacrifice on space, you can use a set of Adjustable Dumbbells.

Pull-ups: Pull-ups work your back, shoulders and arms. They help to increase upper body strength and power, improve posture and alignment and promote bone density. To do pull-ups at home, you can use a pull-up bar or a P3 Suspension Trainer.

Lunges: Lunges work your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes and core. They help to increase lower body strength and power, improve balance and stability, and promote bone density. To do lunges at home, you can use a set of Adjustable Dumbbells or a Kettlebell.

Remember, when doing compound exercises, it's important to use proper form and technique to avoid injury. It's also important to start slowly and gradually increase the intensity of your workouts.

Compound exercises are an essential part of any fitness regimen and can help you achieve faster results and improve your overall fitness. With our selection of home gym equipment, including dumbbells, kettlebells and weight benches, you can start incorporating compound exercises into your routine today.

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