Isolation vs Compound Hypertrophy

Isolation vs Compound Hypertrophy
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Isolation exercises targeting a single joint (e.g., leg extensions) produce greater hypertrophy in bi-articular muscles (e.g., rectus femoris) compared to multi-joint compound movements (e.g., squats) due to avoidance of active insufficiency.

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Evidence suggests isolation exercises like leg extensions produce greater rectus femoris hypertrophy than squats by avoiding active insufficiency

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