Example Workout

Now that we have a greater understanding of compound exercises and movements, let’s take a closer look at an example of a standard compound exercise workout: The deadlift.

To begin, start with a weight in which you can comfortably perform 5 repetitions.

Then, gradually increase your weight, performing 4-5 reps per weight interval, until you reach your maximum weight.

Once you have achieved your maximum resistance, perform as many repetitions as you can until you reach a point of failure.

After your max has been reached and you have performed at this weight to a point of failure, then decrease your weight by 10% and perform additional reps until another point of failure is reached.

Continuing dropping the weight at 10% intervals as you desire, striving to increase the number of repetitions performed as the weight of resistance decreases.