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Compound Movement Strategy

Meaning

A Compound Movement Strategy is a clinically applied exercise regimen centered on multi-joint movements that engage large muscle groups simultaneously, such as squats, deadlifts, and presses. This approach is specifically utilized to generate a potent systemic physiological stimulus, maximizing the recruitment of motor units and eliciting a robust endocrine response. The strategic choice of these movements ensures maximal mechanical tension and metabolic stress, which are the primary drivers for musculoskeletal adaptation and hormonal optimization. It is foundational for building functional strength and promoting favorable body composition shifts.