Compound Vs Isolation

[nimrod22]

It depends, for my deltoids im doing compound (military presses and arnold presses) after wards I go isolation on all 3 heads (front, side, back) you cant gain mass through isolation and you cant have definition through compounds alone.

[Olympus]

It depends, for my deltoids im doing compound (military presses and arnold presses) after wards I go isolation on all 3 heads (front, side, back) you cant gain mass through isolation and you cant have definition through compounds alone.

 

ok this is not totally true with all due respect.

 

definition comes from dieting. I've seen it countless times ove the past 2 years... guys just doing compounds but focused on eating clean getting more definition with guys doing a ton of isolation

[Christian_19]

Alternate ako compound ngayon next day isolation!

[Hattori]

http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.htm

 

If you're a Novice, like me, try not to do any isolation. It's just plain worthless.

 

If you're a Novice, like me, don't do any periodization. It's utterly worthless.

 

If you're a Novice, like me, do compounds at low poundages because you'll actually feel all the other muscles working.

 

If you're a Novice, like me, lift in increments and don't do pyramiding on your working sets.

 

I've been off of the gym for more than a year and it's so nice to be back. I just love doing compounds. My next project after 10 weeks would be 20-rep squat. After that would be a 4xBW Deadlift.

[Hattori]

if possible do em all!!!

 

never stop till it hurts or till you can't move it anymore..ahhahah

 

Um, you don't get stronger lifting till you can do a rep anymore.

 

Usually, rep ranges below 5 with proper weight is geared towards strength training routines.

 

For those wanting aesthetics, reps higher than 6 or below 15 does the job.

 

Anything beyond 16 to 20 is for endurance.

 

Above that is something Lon Kilgore and Mark Rippetoe define as being crazy.

[SaintPeter5858]

Isolation

[BrightestStar]

I prefer compound.

[sephinno]

isolation

[moridins79]

Compound with minimal isolation.

[The_Medic]

compound

[bordie]

any of the two

[Jeso]

Compound is generally better than isolation.

 

I do mainly isolation coz I'm lazy

[superfunkibey]

Yeah compounds are better overall for strength development. Imo isolations are for those obsessed with their peaks or whatnot.

[tofuboy]

Compounds. Lalo na sa Squats and Deadlifts. Di nakakasawa.

[Lyoto Machida]

Compound

[chocorobot]

It depends on your specific goals. If you want hypertrophy it is wise to do compound exercise, if your goal is specific body part strength i would advise isolation.

[CruzRig]

Compound, more muscle groups ang nwwork out

[STEVE ARMSTRONG]

I like Compound

[mick8]

Compound Exercises are hands down the best bang for the buck. It let's you train more muscles in less amount of time.

[Saint Nemesis]

isolation most of the time

[kapitantutan]

Compound.

[*Jessie*]

Compound for a full body workout - Lunges, Squats, Deadlift, Push-ups, Pull Ups (I hate it!). It saves times plus it burns more calories since multiple major muscle groups are targeted by these exercise. RMR is high versus Isolation exercise.

Isolation to focus on strengthening certain muscle group - Hammer curls and bicep curls are my favorites

Edited November 2, 2013 by *Jessie*

[okiburi]

Combination

 

Compound for Whole Body and Isolation for strengthening weak parts during compound.

 

Ex. Triceps Iso to help during bench if lift is limited by triceps rather than chest

[birdman24]

compound to build mass

[Bloodaxe]

It depends on your goal. If you want mass then compound would be appropriate while isolation is ideal for toning. I recommend doing both but minimal on the isolation exercises.