We've previously address the idea of strength trainers who refuse to work on anything but upper body. We've already exposed the fallacy in this practice; limited strength gains, poor balance, weak core strength, reduced endurance, the list goes on and on. That being said, lets talk about the advantages and benefits of working and developing your legs.
Working your legs has many benefits. The first and most obvious is it give you a well rounded physique. How many times have you seen guys with great upper bodies with "chicken legs"?
Another benefit of working legs is an increase in growth hormone. Because your legs consist of some of the biggest muscles in your body; your body will need to excrete more growth hormone in order to recover, helping other body parts grow as well. Increased growth hormone also has the added benefit of helping you stay lean. This is another benefit of leg development. Working your legs will use significantly more calories than other body parts due to their size and the time it takes to recover. Since your legs take longer to recover, your metabolism will be raised for a longer period of time.
So as you can see, the advantages of doing leg training are tremendous. As with any body part, legs should be trained with a measure of caution. Always start with a comfortable weight, use a spotter if available, practice proper progression in weight choices, and always, always use proper form. Before you work you legs, allow at least 10 minutes to stretch. Just doing lightweight does not completely warm-up the muscle. Work your legs and watch how your body will begin to change for the better. Thanks for your ear and keep reading!
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