Do You Need to Perform Single-Joint Exercises for Optimal Muscle-Building?

Multi-joint (a.k.a., compound) movements such as squats, presses and rows are widely considered staple bodybuilding exercises. Some people in the field claim that multi-joint exercises are all you need to optimize muscle growth and that performing single-joint (e.g., biceps curls, leg extensions, etc.) exercises are thus superfluous. Alternatively, others champion the importance of performing single-movements  in a hypertrophy-oriented routine, citing the ability to better target a given muscle for development. Who’s right? Our recent meta-analysis helps to lend perspective on the topic, providing some practical insights as well as highlighting…

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