5 compound exercises that help you lose weight and build a killer body

Another compound exercise that has stood the test of time, the shoulder press or military press with barbells targets your shoulder muscles while working your triceps.

Step 1: Pick a barbell from the squat rack and hold it so that the palms are facing forward. Your grip should be wider than shoulder-width.

Step 2: Slightly bend the knees and place the barbell near your collar one. Lift the barbell so that it’s lying on your chest and position your feet shoulder-width apart. Raise the barbell to shoulder level and hold it slightly in front of and above your head, this will be your starting position.

Step 3: Lower the barbell to your collarbone slowly as you breathe out.

Step 4: Lift the bar back up to the starting position as you breathe out, this is one rep.

Tips: In case you have a lower back problem, perform the exercise sitting down. Pick a conservative weight when doing this exercise.

So there you go, the five best compound exercises to help you chisel a lean body, irrespective of your gender.   

You could also try out these exercises for specific body parts: 

• Exercises for shoulders
• Exercises for abs
• Exercises for arms
• Exercises for legs

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