Compound Vs Isolation

[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.

[khalil]

Compound

[Nate Gray]

Compound exercises are better for building overall mass and strength, and translate better to a more functional body. Isolation exercises are more useful for aesthetic purposes.

[delimondo]

Compound exercises specifically squats, shoulder press, bench press, barbell row, deadlifts, pull-ups, planks etc. target several muscle groups and are good for building a strong base. For beginners, or for those opting for a full body workout, I suggest doing each of these exercises. For more intermediate to advanced gym rats, they already have a strong base and prefer to workout by muscle groups. This is when you can add isolation exercises to your routine.

[billybadboyph]

I'm a big fan of deadlifts. It makes me sweat a lot with 3 set and 30 seconds rest in between. Same thing for squats, pull ups chin ups and dips.

[Edmund Dantes]

mostly compound,

 

but for arm days puro isolation lang halos