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#102: Combo vs. Compound Exercises: Which are better for building muscle in midlife?
Manage episode 462209955 series 3449217
All workouts with weights are NOT created equal.
The internet is filled with free workouts that feature combo exercises - and women are wild about them - BUT are they the best way to build muscle?
Unfortunately not.
In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women podcast, I explain the difference between combo exercises and compound exercises - and why one is FAR SUPERIOR to the other when it comes to building and maintaining muscle.
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- Lose fat with The Midlife Fat Loss Formula >>
- Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
- Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Exciting Program Updates (00:00:56)
3. Understanding Combo and Compound Exercises (00:02:46)
4. Effectiveness of Combo vs. Compound Exercises (00:05:26)
5. Practical Tips for Effective Strength Training (00:09:11)
6. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:13:46)
125 episodes
#102: Combo vs. Compound Exercises: Which are better for building muscle in midlife?
40+ Fitness for Women: Strength training in perimenopause & menopause
Manage episode 462209955 series 3449217
All workouts with weights are NOT created equal.
The internet is filled with free workouts that feature combo exercises - and women are wild about them - BUT are they the best way to build muscle?
Unfortunately not.
In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women podcast, I explain the difference between combo exercises and compound exercises - and why one is FAR SUPERIOR to the other when it comes to building and maintaining muscle.
- TRIAL MY MEMBERSHIP: Already strength training? Test out my Strength Training Membership. Save 20% on your first 2 months with coupon code POD20 (apply at checkout). Check out the membership here >>
- Kick-start your lifting with my easy-to-follow Learn to Lift programs:
- Lose fat with The Midlife Fat Loss Formula >>
- Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
- Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
- Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Exciting Program Updates (00:00:56)
3. Understanding Combo and Compound Exercises (00:02:46)
4. Effectiveness of Combo vs. Compound Exercises (00:05:26)
5. Practical Tips for Effective Strength Training (00:09:11)
6. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:13:46)
125 episodes
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