5 Exercises That Pack on Muscle Like Crazy

The human body is a complex machine that’s composed of multiple moving parts.

When it comes to building muscles, not all exercises are created equal.

No matter how much you’ve been crushing the weights and pumping weights like crazy, it won’t matter if you’re not doing the right exercises.

If you wish to pack on muscles fast then you should avoid exercises that focus only on one muscle group.

Rather, go with those that have pinpoint precision.

Exercises that engage multiple muscle groups at once is what you need and want.

Those are the ones that will make you sweat like crazy, make you work really hard, and make you feel the real struggle it takes to achieve your goal.

These exercises are known as compound exercises.

Some examples of these are barbell squats and bench presses.

To know the rest and what they’re about, continue watching this video.

1. Overhead press
Known by others as the military press, this exercise targets your deltoid muscles as well as your triceps and forearms.

It’s typically used in the military to measure one’s strength.

Overhead press can be done sitting or standing, either with alternating or a hammer grip.

If you want to exert more effort, perform it standing up as it will require more muscle groups in maintaining a proper balance and support.

2. Parallel dips
Parallel dips are perfect for building muscle mass across your upper body.

Sure, they’re far from being the easiest exercises, but that makes them even more satisfying once you’ve mastered them.

Parallel lips work your delts, triceps, chest, and core.

To truly pile on the muscle, perform them with weighted chains.

3. Barbell squats
This beast of an exercise is the king of kings.

It works virtually every muscle in your lower body, including glutes, hamstrings, quads, calves, and feet.

Barbell squats also require assistance from several upper-body muscle groups such as the core, lower back, and trapezius.

This way, your body can have proper support and stability.

The energy demand is insanely high with barbell squats that your burn heaps and heaps of calories.

4. Bench press
The bench press is an all-time favorite chest exercise of many.

Like barbell squats, the bench press involves many major muscle groups all at once, including, the chest, shoulders, core, lower back, and triceps.

As such, your speed and stamina will see significant improvements, alongside durability and elasticity.

Also, the bench press is like the universal standard measurement of strength.

You probably had others asking you “how much do you bench?”

5. Deadlift
The deadlift is another legendary compound exercise that’s well-praised in the fitness world.

This intense muscle-building exercise combines raw strength, power, and coordination, greatly improving your performance in whatever physical activities you do.

But remember how we are taught at a young age that bending while lifting is bad?

Well, with the deadlift, the correct technique is keeping your back straight throughout the exercise.

Quite frankly, it’s a risky exercise that requires the utmost focus and concentration.

Suffice it to say, compound exercises are truly king.

They know how to give you a hard time but also the best bang for your buck, from muscle strength to muscle building perspective.

Do you think you can do them? Keep us posted about your progress below.