{"id":369197,"date":"2025-11-10T12:57:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T12:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/369197\/"},"modified":"2025-11-10T12:57:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T12:57:14","slug":"a-trainer-says-this-is-the-most-underrated-move-for-building-strength-in-your-core-shoulders-arms-and-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/369197\/","title":{"rendered":"A trainer says this is the most underrated move for building strength in your core, shoulders, arms and back"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re new to working out, you might not have come across the term compound exercise yet\u2014but there are probably a few already in your routine.<\/p>\n

A compound exercise<\/a> is any movement that recruits multiple muscle groups at once. That means workout staples like squats, deadlifts and chest presses all fall into this category.<\/p>\n

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Because these moves fire up lots of muscles, they\u2019re high-effort, more functional and help you burn more calories. They also build strength more efficiently because they engage different areas simultaneously.<\/p>\n

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I asked trainer Krissy Cela<\/a>, founder of activewear label Oner Active<\/a> and fitness app EvolveYou<\/a>, what her favorite compound move is and she suggested one that fires up lots of upper-body muscles.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think one of the most underrated exercises is a plank row,\u201d says Cela.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s just such an amazing move for your core, your back, your stability\u2014your glutes have to stay really contracted and tense. I think it\u2019s very underappreciated.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to do a plank row<\/p>\n

Sets: <\/strong>3 Reps: <\/strong>4-6 each side<\/p>\n

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