Compound Movements are any multi-joint exercise that involves more than one muscle group, usually a smaller muscle group and a larger one. Working more than one muscle group at a time is a huge time saver! Incorporating compound movements into your routine will save you time, increase the calories you burn, tone your body faster, get your heart rate higher, prevent boredom, and help you develop better muscle coordination and balance.

Below are a couple examples of compound movements, but you can also make these up on your own. Be creative while you work out and look for opportunities to add another muscle group into your favorite moves. You could throw a bicep curl into a forward lunge or add squats to your shoulder presses! Why should your lower body just be standing around while your arms are doing all the work? You can get more done in less time!

Examples of Compound Movements:

Push-ups on Ball – These work your triceps, shoulders, chest, back, and abdominal muscles!

Deadlifts – These work your lower back, inner thighs, buttocks, hamstrings, and even some arm and abdominal muscles!

Lower Lifts on Ball – These work your back, buttocks, hamstrings, and abdominals!