Single-joint exercises

WHEN TO DO MULTI-JOINT EXERCISES AND SINGLE-JOINT EXERCISES?

Jul 13, 2024

Physical preparation, Weight training

Basic lifts, Gymnastics and calisthenics, Kinetic chain, Michael Yessis, Multi-joint exercises, Single-joint exercises, Specific exercises that reproduce the technical movement of a sport, Transfer to sports, Weightlifting lifts

Hugo Noya Enríquez

One way we can classify strengthening exercises is into multi-joint and single-joint. An exercise is considered multi-joint when several joints move during its execution, so that all muscle groups belonging to a kinetic chain are strengthened. In this way we can say that the entire body is strengthening at the same time since it intervenes…