Put simply, compound exercises are moves that recruit large muscle groups and use multiple joints. "You're activating several muscles or muscle groups at one time," Brooke Taylor, NASM- and ...

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands clasped in front of your chest, gaze neutral. Push hips back as you bend knees.

There are many potential causes of knee discomfort while squatting. But according to Jason Mulvaney, an NASM-certified corrective exercise specialist and performance enhancement specialist, and owner ...

The overhead squat assessment is a trainer-favorite for determining the strength of their clients' kinetic chain. Here's how to try it out at the gym. Sometimes it really feels like you’re playing ...

Yes, it sounds exactly like what it is: a squat combined with a bicep curl, using a weight plate. It's a compound exercise that, when done right, can be incredibly efficient for your routine. But what ...