4 compound exercises that are great for you

These multi-joint moves build strength and function as a full workout

- Shrenik Avlani

With newer workouts and training techniques constantly vying for our attention, sometimes it's just good to go back to the basics. And few things are as effective as compound exercises. You could even say that no effective exercise programme is complete without them.

So what are compound exercises? Quite simply, these are moves that work multiple muscle groups at the same time. These exercises are great for building strength and getting the best bang for your buck from the training hours you put in. When looking at the basic building blocks of effective training, compound exercises are extremely effective as a part of any training plan on any given day, and can easily become a full workout by themselves.

Here are four such compound exercises to add to your routine: