What are your top 5 compound exercises?

chalky76 · 20-02-2008, 05:39 PM

Was just wondering what compound exercises members rate as their top 5, and why you rate them as such?

Chalky

bulldozer · 20-02-2008, 06:02 PM

Deadlifts

Squats

Bench press

Standing overhead press

Bent over rows.

No particular order.

Why?? Cos they build mass and strength like no other

Pikey · 20-02-2008, 07:25 PM

Having given this a little thought mine would have to be
1. Power Clean and press - not really for bodybuilding but excellent for strength and conditioning as involves all major muscle groups.
2. Squat – great mass builder for legs and good overall core strength exercise
3. Narrow grip pulls – all the benefits of dead lift but more dynamic and involves legs and traps more
4. Incline bench press to neck – more stretch than traditional bench and targets upper chest
5. Bent over rows – good overall back exercise.

crazycal1 · 20-02-2008, 07:28 PM

agree with any of the above but would have chins as my back choice.

cellaratt · 20-02-2008, 07:32 PM

Bench
Squats
Deads
T-bar
Dips

Richard · 20-02-2008, 07:41 PM

Bench Press - Because i can do it
Dips - Because i can do them
Squats - Because i can do them
Chins - Because i can do them

Have tried the other like deadlift and bent over row but even with a low weight they feel wrong, must be bad form.

crazycal1 · 20-02-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Have tried the other like deadlift and bent over row but even with a low weight they feel wrong, must be bad form.

see if you can get a go on a trap bar mate-
you might get on with it better.

cellaratt · 20-02-2008, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard

Have tried the other like deadlift and bent over row but even with a low weight they feel wrong, must be bad form.

I know for me, if I'm doing bent over rows with my head down it feels awkward but when I lift my head up and look straight ahead at the wall it helps level my back making it much more natural feeling. Head placement can make a big differance in alot of exercise IMO.

20-02-2008, 05:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Pikey Making Progress Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Near Chesterfield Posts: 588 Rep Power:	Re: What are your top 5 compound exercises? Having given this a little thought mine would have to be 1. Power Clean and press - not really for bodybuilding but excellent for strength and conditioning as involves all major muscle groups. 2. Squat – great mass builder for legs and good overall core strength exercise 3. Narrow grip pulls – all the benefits of dead lift but more dynamic and involves legs and traps more 4. Incline bench press to neck – more stretch than traditional bench and targets upper chest 5. Bent over rows – good overall back exercise.

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crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,785 Rep Power:	Re: What are your top 5 compound exercises? agree with any of the above but would have chins as my back choice. ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

20-02-2008, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
cellaratt I'm Back Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: VT...USA Posts: 385 Rep Power:	Re: What are your top 5 compound exercises? Bench Squats Deads T-bar Dips ______________________ The little men who live behind my eyes and scream directly at my brain told me to tell you hello. The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance. On the journey of life I choose the psychopath If your not part of the solution than your part of the problem. I'm like a Super Hero with no powers or motivation.

20-02-2008, 07:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 71 Rep Power:	Re: What are your top 5 compound exercises? Bench Press - Because i can do it Dips - Because i can do them Squats - Because i can do them Chins - Because i can do them Have tried the other like deadlift and bent over row but even with a low weight they feel wrong, must be bad form.

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