Testosterone is one of many factors involved in building muscle bulk and strength, and the way you train directly influences it.
Three strategies that boost testosterone
The following research-backed strategies give you an even bigger testosterone response from your strength workouts:
A full-body workout drives a bigger testosterone response than isolating a single muscle, far more than, say, biceps curls alone.
Heavier weights for lower reps outperform many reps of light weight when it comes to your hormonal response.
Keeping rest periods tighter between sets adds to the testosterone-boosting effect of the session.
How testosterone builds muscle
Testosterone encourages neurotransmitters that promote tissue growth. It interacts with nuclear receptors in your DNA to drive protein synthesis, and it raises levels of growth hormone, which makes every session more likely to actually build muscle.
It also increases bone density and signals your bone marrow to manufacture red blood cells. Men with very low testosterone are more prone to fractures and breaks. And testosterone plays a key role in fat metabolism, helping you burn fat more efficiently. As levels decline, body fat tends to climb.
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