multi-muscle exercises

noun
UK /ˌmʌlti ˈmʌsəl ˈeksəsaɪzɪz/
US /ˌmʌlti ˈmʌsəl ˈeksərsaɪzɪz/

Multi-muscle exercises are moves that make more than one part of your body strong at the same time.

Doing push-ups is one of the best multi-muscle exercises for kids.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Exercises that train several muscle groups together to save time.

Her coach picked multi-muscle exercises so the team could finish practice faster.

3. Movements that use big muscle groups to burn more energy.

Running and swimming are multi-muscle exercises that keep your heart working hard.

4. Training moves that build balance and coordination along with strength.

The gym class learned multi-muscle exercises like squats and rows.