Compound Lifts, The Essential Lifts.

When it comes to overall strength and having a solid build, you can't go past compound lifts. What are compound lifts? Compound lifts are lifting movements that incorporate several muscle groups at once to get the job done.

The main compound lifts you should perform;

1. The Squat
2. The Dead-lift
3. The Pull-up
4. The Shoulder Press
5. The Bench Press

If you incorporate these lifts into your workout routine, you will be fast-tracking your muscle gains as well as gaining overall strength and power for everyday use. I talk to allot of lifters who prefer not to do the bench press in its traditional form, because it puts unnatural strain on their joints. If you were to swap the bench press for a dumbbell press or something similar, it wouldn't really matter.

If you don't perform these lifts, you are missing out BIG time! 

Merry Christmas people, and happy lifting.