Popsugar Fitness Workouts What Are Compound Exercises — Plus, the Best Ones 13 Compound Exercises to Fast-Track Your Fitness Goals October 28, 2024 by Tamara Pridgett View On One Page Photo 11 of 13 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 11 Overhead Shoulder Press Start in a standing or seated position, making sure to brace your core. Hold a dumbbell in each hand just above your shoulders, palms facing in. Straighten your arms above you. Bend your elbows, coming back to the starting position to complete one rep. Previous Next Start Slideshow WorkoutsStrength TrainingFull-Body Exercises