Today reported on Mar. 31 that using compound exercises can make strength training more efficient and effective, according to Hunter Carter, exercise physiologist at Hospital for Special Surgery. Carter said that these movements involve multiple muscle groups and joints at the same time, leading to a full-body workout in less time.
Carter explained that exercises such as squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench press, and barbell rows are examples of compound movements. “You’re recruiting more muscle mass (in order) to be active at one time,” Carter said. He added that this approach not only helps maximize muscle strength and growth but also allows people to burn more calories in a shorter period.
The Hospital for Special Surgery contributes to community health by providing specialized orthopedic care and advancing musculoskeletal research, according to the official website. The hospital has achieved consistent top rankings in orthopedics and holds multiple Magnet designations for nursing excellence according to the official website.
The institution focuses on providing top-tier patient care aimed at enhancing mobility and life quality while also advancing research in orthopedic surgery and rheumatology according to the official website. In addition, it extends its specialized orthopedic services through partnerships in regions including Southwest Florida according to the official website.
As interest grows in efficient fitness strategies like compound exercises, institutions such as Hospital for Special Surgery continue their efforts toward improving mobility outcomes through high-quality care and ongoing research according to the official website.
