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Friday, November 6, 2009

Don't Ignore Your Legs When Strength Training

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.

People realize that a big chest will look weird if the back doesn't match it, and they'll obviously want their arms and shoulders to be proportional with each other. As a result, they'll attempt to work out each muscle evenly over time.

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!

There are a number of reasons that it may not make sense to neglect your legs, but here are some reasons that you should. Endorphins are critical to your overall well being, and working out your legs will activate them. These will naturally lift your spirits.

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.

All of these and many other reasons lend real credence to the fact that the legs are one of the body's most important muscle groups. Keep this in mind when planning your workout routine. - 17269

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