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Monday, November 23, 2009

Don't Ignore Your Legs When Strength Training

By Ted Marion

Many personal trainers and weight lifting experts will tell you that every single muscle group is just as important as the other. Cutting one out of your rotation could definitely limit your overall muscle growth.

Many people spend more time on their chests than on their back muscles, and their body ends up looking out of whack as a result. Others may put too much emphasis on their shoulders, and shirts will fit them awkwardly.

While people know this mantra to be true, they still have a hard time bringing themselves to work their legs into their weight training rotation. For some reason, people see the leg workout as an unpleasant task.

I'm going to go into a number of different reasons that the legs must be tended to. On the most basic level, those who don't work out their legs end up looking very awkward. Their upper bodies will be larger than the lower halves of their bodies. Despite anything they think, people won't find this attractive, even if the upper body looks great.

Aside from the drawbacks of neglecting your legs in the gym, there are many benefits to working them out too. Most notably, leg workouts fuel the production of endorphins. These are natural hormones responsible for feelings of happiness and energy.

If you've ever felt a buzz after a good workout or a long run, it's most likely endorphins at work. The best way to activate these endorphins is through working out your legs at the gym.

There are some great benefits to leg training if you play sports. You'll be faster, you'll have more endurance, and your legs will be stronger. Stronger legs also happen to contribute to upper body strength, so don't be fooled if your intended sport doesn't involve much running.

For the reasons listed above, and a number of others, you'll definitely benefit from paying attention to your legs at the gym. Give it a try and you'll be glad you did. - 17273

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