What is the main problem with compound movements in weightlifting?
The main problem with compound movements is that supporting muscles, such as the triceps and biceps, often reach failure before the primary muscle group, like the chest or back, has accumulated enough mechanical stress to stimulate growth. This leads to a situation where the primary muscle doesn't receive the necessary stimulus to trigger adaptation.
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