Compound Vs Isolation

[LoseStreak]

On 3/12/2025 at 3:04 PM, shikoyapnya said:

Does anyone have a workout plan for 3 days / week workout 2hrs each?

If you’re really wanna be consistent sir. Try searching for the minimalist fitness. May sample po dun na routine. 3x a week lang tas consistent dapat lng, d pa nakakapagod ung routine

[JunLigaya]

Compound for the win. It helps me on my everyday routine, running, weightlifting and swimming. Start to invest this kind of workout para pag tumanda na kayo, Hindi kayo mahihirapan.

[plaguerantfoul]

On 3/12/2025 at 10:04 PM, shikoyapnya said:

Does anyone have a workout plan for 3 days / week workout 2hrs each?

try to check stronglift 5x5, swak to sa 3x a week

[shadowraiden]

Compound.  It's also good if you plan to work out for a few times in the gym.  I only go to the gym twice a week, but I do see the results.

[pofe123]

compound

[wytenoice]

Combination of both

Use compound movements for strength, mass, and overall fitness.

Add isolation movements for refinement, symmetry, or targeted muscle growth.

 

[kevkevmalown]

Isolation

 

[TigerGo]

Isolation before compound

[Gavin Cruz]

best of both worlds

ISOLATE - side delts, biceps, triceps, trapezius, abs

COMPOUND - legs, upper & lower back, chest

[Blxst]

On 8/27/2006 at 5:36 AM, Sl@MDuNk_Mitsui14 said:

In my case, I still prefer isolation exercises than compound exercises.

 

I'll tell you my reasons later. :hypocritesmiley:

 

On 8/27/2006 at 5:50 AM, Sl@MDuNk_Mitsui14 said:

BTW, I know some (or most?) of you arent believers of isolation exercise, maybe some of you might even challenge me to at least name 3 isolation exercises. I'm ready to take the challenge however.

Isolation is fine as long as you know what you're doing. Problem is that most people don't.

The other problem is that people don't know the difference between isolation and compound movements.

If your goal is health, just stick to compound movements. If you're building a specific look, then work in those isos.

[eggplanttomato]

Compound if time is short

[Rubi1909]

Compound movements.  But I focus on alternating heavy weeks (3 to 5 reps) vs. lighter weeks (10 to 15 reps).

I am not focused on a specific look -- just to be healthy and strong.  Just like 1960s powerlifters, I rarely push to failure, as I usually train alone.