compound
A cluster of buildings you fight in and around.
Definitions
A tight group of buildings on the map that becomes its own little battlefield — full of angles, doorways and rooftops to hold or push. Squads fight over compounds for the cover and the loot.
An exercise that involves multiple joints and muscle groups, like squats, deadlifts and bench press.
compound In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Strength-training term contrasted with single-joint 'isolation' moves.
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What is a compound exercise?
A compound is a lift that works multiple joints and muscle groups at once, such as the squat, deadlift and bench press.
Why do compounds first in a workout?
Compounds are the most demanding lifts, so doing them while fresh lets you move the most weight safely and get the greatest training stimulus.
What's the difference between compound and isolation exercises?
Compounds use several joints and muscles together, while isolation exercises target a single muscle across one joint, like a bicep curl.
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