If you want a six-pack, it's a mistake to spend too long on ab exercises, a personal trainer said. Instead, prioritize fat loss through compound exercises and a calorie deficit, Patrick Wilson said.

In the world of weightlifting, isolation movements certainly have their place—especially if you're trying to sculpt individual muscles. Hammering each on its own is essential for getting the ...

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 ...

Not including compound exercises in your programme is on par with forgetting your headphones or not re-racking your weights.

Fitness experts in the United States agree that while compound movements build the foundation, isolation exercises are ...