46.Classification According to Number of Joint Involved || Isolation movements || Compound movements
Classification According to the Number of Joints Involved:
In the context of exercise and strength training, exercises can be classified based on the number of joints they involve during the movement. There are two primary classifications:
Single-Joint Exercises (Isolation Movements):
Single-joint exercises, also known as isolation movements, are exercises that involve the movement of only one joint. These exercises focus on targeting and isolating a specific muscle group. The joint moves through a single plane of motion, and the movement primarily occurs at that joint. Examples of isolation exercises include bicep curls (elbow joint movement only), leg extensions (knee joint movement only), and triceps pushdowns (elbow joint movement only). Isolation movements are effective for targeting and strengthening individual muscles, improving muscle definition, and addressing specific muscle imbalances.
Multi-Joint Exercises (Compound Movements):
Multi-joint exercises, also known as compound movements, involve the movement of multiple joints and engage several muscle groups simultaneously. These exercises are more functionally oriented and mimic real-life movements that require the coordination of multiple muscle groups to perform a specific action. Compound movements typically involve both the primary (target) muscle and synergistic (assisting) muscles. Examples of compound exercises include squats (involving hip, knee, and ankle joints), bench presses (involving shoulder and elbow joints), and deadlifts (involving hip, knee, and ankle joints). Compound movements are highly efficient for building overall strength, enhancing functional fitness, and promoting the development of multiple muscle groups at once.
Personal trainers incorporate a combination of isolation and compound movements into their clients' workout routines based on individual goals, fitness levels, and training preferences. Both types of exercises offer unique benefits, and their inclusion in a comprehensive training program can lead to well-rounded muscular development and improved physical performance.
