Friday, July 29, 2011

Why Leg Workouts Are a Must

By Danny Boggs


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.

Anyone who lifts weights would probably tell you that they understand the importance of evenly working out all muscle groups. While they know this, they don't always practice it. Too many people ignore their leg muscles.

There are many reasons that it makes sense to work out the legs just as much as any other muscle group, if not more. For starters, many people develop "chicken legs" when their upper body is noticeably bigger than their lower body. All that hard work you spent sculpting your body can go to waste if something looks off!

Now that we've gone into one drawback of ignoring your legs, here's one positive effect that results from being attentive to them. Endorphins are natural hormones that your body produces when your legs are active.

Anyone who's gone on a long run as probably experienced what they call runner's high. This feeling of euphoria stems from the presence of endorphins, and lifting weights with your legs will give you the very same benefits.

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.




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