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Compound workouts: The strength-building secret trainers swear by for total-body fitness

From squats to deadlifts, compound exercises are redefining how Americans build strength, muscle, and real-world ...
Nature

Aged mice regain youthful muscles thanks to a compound that acts on the genes

A molecule that increases the amount of a protein called TERT can blunt the effects of ageing on muscles and brain cells in mice 1. TERT can modulate the activity of genes linked to ageing, and helps ...
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Maximum gains, minimum time: Why compound movements are the ultimate muscle-building shortcut

Stop wasting hours on isolation machines and start training for explosive results. Discover how the most efficient movements in fitness trigger a hormonal surge that transforms your physique faster ...
The Conversation

What are compound exercises and why are they good for you?

Mandy Hagstrom is affiliated with Sports Oracle, a company that delivers the IOC diploma in Strength and Conditioning. Anurag Pandit is currently on a Research Training Program scholarship for his PhD ...