Many beginner bodybuilders engage in bodybuilding exercises meant to isolate the muscles. Of course, isolation exercises have their purpose but when you want to pack on the muscle, big compound exercises are the best. Furthermore, when doing these compound bodybuilding exercises, you must always remember to adopt the proper technique, to provide rest periods and to eat right. As with any bodybuilding program there are 3 main components to a healthy and muscular physique, they are, correct exercises, adequate rest and a balanced high protein diet.

Squats

Squats are known as the ‘daddy’ of bodybuilding exercises, they target the entire legs from quadriceps to the calves and even the lower back, as a result builds up your core strength too. Indeed, when you regularly perform squats, you can pack in the pounds and the muscles in less time than with other exercises.On a side note, never perform squats alone, always have a spotter with you to ensure you don’t injure yourself.

Leg Presses

If you wish to build the most amount of strength in your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves you can’t go past Leg Press bodybuilding exercises. Leg presses can be used to determine your overall leg strength including your knee joint and ankle extensions. To ensure you do leg presses properly you must use the appropriate machine that allows you to push the weight away from your body, either in a sitting or laying down platform.

Deadlifts

If you want to build up you overall body mass, the deadlift is the most beneficial workout you can do. A word of caution though, this workout must be performed with correct technique as you can damage you back and even your spine. The deadlift is a relatively simple exercise, grasp a weighted barbell from the ground starting from a bent over position and then simply lifting the barbell straight up to a standing position, whilst keeping the back straight the entire time.

Bench Press

The Benchpress is by far the best exercise you could possibly do for your chest Infact, it’s probably the best exercise you can do for your entire upper body. To perform this exercise, you get into a laying position on a weight bench and lower a barbell to your chest the push it as far as arms reach.

Dips

One of the best compound exercises you can perform is the dips as it works the entire upper body. It uses no machines, just your bodyweight to accomplish the purpose. If you wish to target mainly the triceps, try to keep you body as straight as possible throughout the movement.

Chin Ups

To get the most out of chin ups it’s best to use a wide grip. You will discover that these are excellent exercises for a wide back with excellent muscle definition. As a result from dips your entire arms will also benefit from the motion.

Keep in mind that the above mentioned bodybuilding exercises are only effective if and when you exert sufficient effort to perform them.  Remember for maximum results ensure you have adequate rest between working out the same muscle groups again.

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