If you don't have a lot of time to devote to exercise, compound exercises are an efficient way to get the most out of your workout. Merriam-Webster defines "compound" as "something formed by a union ...

Our bodies move in various directions to perform tasks such as picking up a child, carrying luggage, or getting up and down ...

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You'll need more than just crunches to build a strong, functional core. Try these moves to upgrade your workouts.

The split squat can be done using dumbbells, a barbell, kettlebells or your own bodyweight. To make the exercise harder, you can place the back foot on an elevated surface to perform a Bulgarian split ...

Trainers share 5 bodyweight moves to trim belly fat after 50. Do 30 to 60 seconds each to build strength and a tighter core.

The 5x5 workout focuses on compound exercises, which means you’re working multiple muscle groups at once, says Michael Hamlin, CSCS, a strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of Everflex ...

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