Post-Exhaustion
Performing an isolation exercise after a compound to fully fatigue the target muscle.
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Post-exhaustion follows compound exercises with isolation movements to finish off the target muscle. After synergists are fatigued from compounds, isolation exercises can fully fatigue the primary muscle. This is generally considered more effective than pre-exhaustion for most goals and is a common training approach.
Examples
- Bench press followed by cable flyes
- Squats followed by leg extensions
- Rows followed by bicep curls
Related Terms
Compound exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Single-Leg Hop Progression
Plyometrics · Other
Single-Leg Lateral Hop
Plyometrics · Other
Single-Leg Stride Jump
Plyometrics · Other
Single Leg Butt Kick
Plyometrics · Bodyweight
Single Leg Push-off
Plyometrics · Other
Sled Drag - Harness
Strongman · Other
Sled Overhead Backward Walk
Strength · Other
Sled Push
Strongman · Other
Common questions
What is Post-Exhaustion?
Performing an isolation exercise after a compound to fully fatigue the target muscle. Post-exhaustion follows compound exercises with isolation movements to finish off the target muscle.
What exercises train the Post-Exhaustion?
Good options include Single-Leg Hop Progression, Single-Leg Lateral Hop, Single-Leg Stride Jump, Single Leg Butt Kick, Single Leg Push-off. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Post-Exhaustion?
Bench press followed by cable flyes; Squats followed by leg extensions; Rows followed by bicep curls.
Put it into practice
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