Starting to lift in 2025? Remember that compound lifts (rather than isolation lifts) give you the most bang for your buck. These are lifts that involve multiple joints (deadlift, bench press, squat, pull up). These should always be done at the beginning of your workout because they are harder than isolation lifts (such as the dumbbell curl) and will take A LOT out of you. My favorites are the bench press and the pull up.