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compound exercise noun[ C ] uk /ˌkɒm.paʊnd ˈek.sə.saɪz/ us /ˌkɑːm.paʊnd ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/ an exercise that uses more than one joint (= a place in your body where two bones are connected) or more than one group of muscles: Compound exercises use more than one joint in carrying out the movement. Compound exercises, which work more than one muscle group, get faster results. Compare
isolation exercise For a more intense workout, do compound exercises, such as lunges, squats and deadlifts, which work more than one muscle group. Prepare the joints for more difficult compound exercises in the next two phases. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Exercising & training active recovery aerial yoga aerobic aerobic exercise aerobicize gym rat health spa heavy bag HIIT hyperextension jogger pump ironidiom rope climbing rowing machine run on the spotphrase Russian twist shoulder press slimmer step aerobics weightlifting |