We Asked Trainers If You Need to Lift Heavy to Build Muscle — Here's What They Said

While we're on the topic of exercises, you may be wondering what the best exercises to build muscle are. A lot depends on your fitness level and physical abilities, but I'm a big fan of compound exercises. These are multi-joint movements such as squats and push-ups that work large groups of muscle. They also elicit a greater energy expenditure, they require more energy to perform, which means that your body will burn more calories and fat.