YOU CAN CLASSIFY exercises in a number of ways—by muscle group, movement pattern, or implement used, for example—but one of the most basic methods is whether it's a compound movement (using multiple ...

Compound exercises use multiple joints to perform a specific movement, while isolation exercises target a specific joint. Both types of exercises build muscle and burn calories; deciding which is best ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." BUILDING A BALANCED physique is all about the back. The exercises you'll include in your routine to target ...