Comments on: Don’t Do Single Joint Exercises http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/ The Exercise Blog for Geeks Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:06:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Losing Stomach Fat http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/comment-page-1/#comment-66702 Losing Stomach Fat Tue, 07 Jun 2011 19:45:17 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/#comment-66702 Yep the compound movements engage more muscles and so are a much more efficient way of<br>building muscle and burning fat. Yep the compound movements engage more muscles and so are a much more efficient way of
building muscle and burning fat.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/comment-page-1/#comment-65075 Brandon Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:00 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/#comment-65075 Interesting point, Nick. I think in general it is probably more effective (or at least time saving) to work multiple muscles at the same time. However, I'm sure there are some instances (like you mentioned) where isolation could be beneficial. If you'd like to write a detailed counter argument, I'd be happy to post it. Interesting point, Nick. I think in general it is probably more effective (or at least time saving) to work multiple muscles at the same time. However, I’m sure there are some instances (like you mentioned) where isolation could be beneficial. If you’d like to write a detailed counter argument, I’d be happy to post it.

]]> By: Nick Irons http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/comment-page-1/#comment-65073 Nick Irons Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:49:06 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2009/07/17/dont-do-single-joint-exercises/#comment-65073 Nice Post...But I have to disagree with the general premise. As a personal trainer, I do prefer compound movements. Lat Pulldowns, Shoulder Press, Chest Presses, etc. But there is a place for isolated exercises. I challenge you to find an exercise that is more effective than a leg extension. Both types of exercises have their place. Both should be used in an effective training program. Nick Nice Post…But I have to disagree with the general premise. As a personal trainer, I do prefer compound movements. Lat Pulldowns, Shoulder Press, Chest Presses, etc.

But there is a place for isolated exercises. I challenge you to find an exercise that is more effective than a leg extension.

Both types of exercises have their place. Both should be used in an effective training program.

Nick

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