Multi-joint versus conventional isolation training<\/p>\n
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Weight training that focuses on how the body moves rather than what the individual muscle is doing is a far more effective way to burn fat, create lean muscle tissue, and help prevent injuries in the long run.<\/p>\n
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Compound exercises involve using more than just one joint to create movement. Examples of compound movements are: squats, pushups, lunges, crawling patterns, etc. Simple and single joint exercises are those that revolve around using just one joint; examples of these would be: biceps curls, chest flyes, or leg extensions.<\/p>\n
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Single joint exercises just create tension around the joint being exercised. They are not designed to be functional for sporting endeavors. A squat, however, uses the feet, ankles, knees, hips, parts of the upper back and shoulders. They are not designed to be functional for sporting endeavors. Each joint has a role in creating movement and because more muscles are on the job, more calories will be burned. As such, squatting is a fundamental movement pattern, which we were all designed to do. If you work on your squat, all the joints we mentioned get stronger!<\/p>\n
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The potential of risk of injury drops substantially as well because in life we never use our body with one joint. Consider the following examples: shoveling, skating, golfing, tennis, skiing, dragon boat racing, etc. ALL use more than one joint to create movement. Can you see how a triceps extension or a lateral raise does not carry over to the golf swing or a swimming stroke?<\/p>\n
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Therefore, in order to have a leaner, stronger, and less injured physique, incorporate some multi-joint movements (squats, lunges, bends, pushes, pulls, rotations) in your workout and watch how well you will progress!<\/p>\n
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There may be a learning curve to doing these exercises properly, which is why it is important to know how to perform them effectively. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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