nimrod22 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment
Olympus Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment
Christian_19 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Alternate ako compound ngayon next day isolation! Quote Link to comment
Hattori Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment
Hattori Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment
BrightestStar Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I prefer compound. Quote Link to comment
moridins79 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Compound with minimal isolation. Quote Link to comment
Jeso Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Compound is generally better than isolation. I do mainly isolation coz I'm lazy Quote Link to comment
superfunkibey Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Yeah compounds are better overall for strength development. Imo isolations are for those obsessed with their peaks or whatnot. Quote Link to comment
tofuboy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Compounds. Lalo na sa Squats and Deadlifts. Di nakakasawa. Quote Link to comment
chocorobot Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment
CruzRig Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Compound, more muscle groups ang nwwork out Quote Link to comment
mick8 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Compound Exercises are hands down the best bang for the buck. It let's you train more muscles in less amount of time. Quote Link to comment
Saint Nemesis Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 isolation most of the time Quote Link to comment
*Jessie* Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) 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* Quote Link to comment
okiburi Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment
birdman24 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 compound to build mass Quote Link to comment
Bloodaxe Posted May 22, 2014 Share Posted May 22, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment
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