What are the best exercises for building muscle?
Exercise Selection The question of what exercises should I use? is one that has plagued bodybuilders and fitness athletes for years. In this section we I will outline some simple tips that you can use to help you pick the best exercises for your workouts. Compound vs. Isolation Exercises Compound exercises work multiple muscles across more then one joint. Bench press, dips, and squats are examples of compound exercises. Isolation exercises work fewer muscles across a single joint. Dumbbell flyes, pec deck, and leg extensions are examples of isolation exercises. Some people believe that in order to target a certain muscle you should use more isolation exercises and thus develop that muscle more efficiently. However, this is not the best approach. Isolation exercises that work the muscles across a single joint are not the most effective way to build muscle. Compound exercises are far more effective in building muscle because they incorporate the use of several muscle groups, allow for a
