Exercising Legs Helps Build Upper Body! Find Out How

All About The Hormones!

It all comes down to physiological aspects of bodily hormones.  Higher testosterone levels is directly connected to repairing muscle fibers at a quicker metabolic rate.

Putting Stress will produce more critical anabolic muscle-building hormones than usual. This equates to greater size and strength all over your body.  

If not for the effect it will have on your overall strength, performance, and balance; then at least do no one wants to look like they’re riding on an a ostrich

Working your legs positively affects the growth of muscles all over your body. If you’ve been neglecting your legs, then it is time to start training them regularly.  There are higher levels of testosterone in your body so for example if you went to train arms the next day, muscle generation will be quicker due to the testosterone levels of your leg workouts.

Squats Leads To Bigger Shoulders And Lower Back

In fact, when done properly, squats are so intense that they trigger the release of testosterone and human growth hormone in your body.  

Holding that weight upon your shoulders arms spread work the biceps and triceps as well.  Squats work out multiple areas leading in increasing gains very quickly.  

Why Neglecting your legs can have physical implications

• Puts strain on knees and ankles adding increase in greater risk of injury.  
• The core of your mid body is more prone to injuries as well.  Carrying that upper body weight, will effect the mid and lower portion of your body
• Will keep you off balance which can lead to injuries.  

            Arnold's Shared Secrets To Bigger Stronger Legs!

• After warming up the quads with leg extensions, Arnold went right into squats, which he favored as a mass-builder. "The squat increases the power, spring and speed of the legs," he said. "It increases the size of the thigh. When practiced with heavy breathing it permanently expands the rib cage ... With these multiple benefits the squat goes on record as being the best all-around exercise."
• Arnold started squatting back in Austria in a ritual worth noting. "I'd go into the forest with my friends and do squats for three straight hours—more than 50 sets—just to shock the muscles into responding. In that kind of atmosphere, there was no room for anything but 100 percent effort. All out and insane."
• When squatting, he found that different foot positions worked different areas of the thighs. "With my feet farther apart and toes pointed out, I feel the squat on the insides of my thighs. The position of the feet largely determines which part of the thigh is most affected." That's one reason Arnold also liked to use various squat machines, both vertical and horizontal. They allowed him to alternate foot placement.
• Machine squats also had a unique advantage. Here, Arnold could use a shortened range of motion. Going about three-fourths of the way down to a quarter of the way from the top—a technique he called tension squats—allowed him to induce an incredible burn without having to balance the weight.
• While Arnold's routine had direct hamstrings exercises as well, it would be a mistake to think the hammies weren't also working hard during many of those basic squat and leg-press movements. By controlling the speed of the descent, the hamstrings are contracting while the quad muscles lengthen. Deep squats also work the hams to a greater degree.

Powerful Pointers For A Ripped Muscular Chest

Powerful Pointers To A Strong Muscular Chest!  

You don't need a machine to build a bigger chest.  In fact you will get a better workout just using the traditional dumbbell free weights which focus on your stabilizing muscles......


1. Compound movement first – Do this to stimulate the highest number of muscle fibers as well as release the maximum amount of testosterone and growth hormone.

2. Work the chest at various angles – While areas of the chest can’t be isolated, they can be focused on. Be sure to work at various inclines ranging from decline to 45 degrees.

3. Focus on dumbbells rather than barbells – You’ll get a better range of motion and force the muscle to work harder using dumbbells as opposed to a barbell

4.  Use isolation movements at the end – once you’ve done your allotted presses for the day, finish up with isolation movements such as flies or cross overs. Work with lighter weights and higher reps for your isolation exercises.

5.  Don’t forget your legs and back – I know this seems weird, but if you truly want chest gains don’t neglect training your legs and back. Heavy leg training promotes testosterone and growth hormone release, which will aid in building a bigger chest. Training the back will ensure that that your posture and posterior to anterior strength remain in balance.  

      Chiseled Chest Workouts: For Best Gains!

1. Incline Dumbbell Flys                      

1. Incline your bench at an angle of 45 to 60 degrees. Wearing your weightlifting gloves, grasp a dumbbell in each hand.  Your resting position will be with the weights at your chest and hands in neutral position (palms facing each other).
2. Press the weights up as you exhale until your elbows are straight but not locked.
3. Slowly lower the weights in an arc until they are level with your chest.  It’s important to keep your wrists straight.
4. Return the dumbbells to their starting position at the top of the movement to complete one repetition.


2. Flat Flys                                      

1.Lying on a flat bench, take one dumbbell in each hand and bend your elbows so that your hands are by your shoulders with your palms facing in.

2.Extend your arms straight up and lower the weights by your sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows, and go back to the starting position. This works both your inner and upper chest.

2. Flat Dumbbell Press                            

Lie down on a flat bench, take one dumbbell in each hand, bend your elbows so that your hands are by your shoulders with your palms facing your feet, and use your chest muscles to press the weights up and back down. For variety, you can try these with a slight incline in the bench, which places more emphasis on your upper chest, or on a decline, which places more emphasis on your lower chest.


4. Chest Dips                            

Hold yourself up on a dip bar and, making sure to keep your head down and your legs straight beneath you, lower yourself by bending your elbows, and come back up to the starting position. Make sure to keep the movement in your chest and not in your triceps, as you are working the former. 

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5 ways getting rid of belly fat

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2. Dieting should be your top priority 

   1. When it comes to getting rid of abdominal fat, most of us think about crunches and sit ups but the truth is that your abs are made in the kitchen. I’m not going to ask you to count calories or measure the number of grams for every macro you consume because I know how boring these can get. Instead, try to practice portion control. Reduce your serving sizes so that your meals satisfy you and don’t fill you. Eat when you’re hungry and eat healthy. Replace all the trans fat, salt, sugar and refined carb – rich foods with vegetables, fruits, lean meats, whole grains and nuts and seeds.

   Fuel your cardio

   1. If you want to melt the fat in your lower belly, you need to perform any type of moderate to high intensity cardio for at least 30-40 minutes every day. If you intend to lose a moderate amount of fat from your body, you may need anywhere around 150 to 250 minutes of cardio per week depending on your goal. Note that increasing your intensity will help you burn more calories within a shorter period. Therefore, minimize low intensity exercises such as leisurely walks, and amplify your weight loss routine with jump roping, running and kick boxing.

   Lift weights

   1. Make sure you target all your muscle groups while strength training. Isolation exercises for the abs may strengthen the muscles but will not melt the overlying fat. However, you need muscle mass to ensure that you elevate your calorie-burning and hence, fat melting ability.

   Build ab muscles

   1. Isolation exercises don’t burn fat but they will help you build some serious muscle in your abdominal region so that you have a nice flat stomach or a six pack. Exercises like bicycle crunches, double leg lifts and reverse crunch

   moderate to high protein diet

   1. Protein has been known to burn fat.  How?  Protein is a complex form of molecules formed by amino acids.  To break down these proteins takes considerable amount of energy.  That energy stored as fat is used to break down those complex proteins hence ultimately breaking down fat which is needed for the metabolism of protein.