Eur J Appl Physiol September 2011 PMID 21327794

Physiological elevation of endogenous hormones results in superior strength training adaptation.

Bent R Rønnestad, Håvard Nygaard, Truls Raastad

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Peak: 5 in Mar 2021
across 4 sources since Jun 2020

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive reception to the research, with comments like 'Never Miss a Leg Day' highlighting personal motivation and the benefits of leg exercises. The tone varies from casual tips to questions about the underlying mechanisms, indicating moderate engagement with the scientific details and potential training implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize and support the idea that training legs boosts hormonal levels, aligning with the study's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some curiosity about workout strategies and the scientific basis behind them, but the engagement remains relatively moderate.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts ask questions or provide tips, demonstrating a genuine interest in applying or understanding the research, though not deeply exploring its nuances.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on the benefits of leg workouts suggests that the discussions view the study as potentially influential for training routines, but the overall tone remains optimistic and practical.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how temporary increases in hormones like testosterone and growth hormone, caused by doing leg exercises before arm workouts, can enhance strength training results in the elbow flexors.
  • Subjects trained one arm after leg exercises (which increased hormones) and the other arm without prior leg exercises, serving as a control; both arms gained strength and size, but the hormonally primed arm showed greater improvements, especially in muscle cross-sectional area and strength.
  • The findings suggest that performing leg exercises beforehand boosts hormonal levels, leading to better muscle growth and strength gains in arm training compared to arm workouts without hormonal elevation.]

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Sir Barefoot
@SirBarefoot · X

Train arms or shoulders after legs. The rise of testosterone and growth hormone levels after training legs has significant effect on strength training. https://t.co/Tp7wx5dK9k

Oct 3, 2022 · 5 likes · 48,731 followers View post →
TIMNATH health
@timnathhealth · X

Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women. Let’s learn together. Like, subscribe and share with friends. Here’s the link to the study for further reading https://t.co/J7dwewtmoh https://t.co/2jW4jgw5YK

Mar 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 121 followers View post →
Patience Ankunda
@patienceanks · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 shares · 10,790 followers View post →
timothy Basaija tyron
@Basaija3 · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 2, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,976 followers View post →
Li Xiao Long
@UnRif1__ · X

La base de l’étude https://t.co/zWLHpizkrr

Nov 6, 2023 · 860 followers View post →
DuDu
@d_nantege · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 shares · 712 followers View post →

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Li Xiao Long
@UnRif1__ · X

La base de l’étude https://t.co/zWLHpizkrr

Nov 6, 2023 · 860 followers View post →
Sir Barefoot
@SirBarefoot · X

Train arms or shoulders after legs. The rise of testosterone and growth hormone levels after training legs has significant effect on strength training. https://t.co/Tp7wx5dK9k

Oct 3, 2022 · 5 likes · 48,731 followers View post →
DuDu
@d_nantege · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 shares · 712 followers View post →
Patience Ankunda
@patienceanks · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 shares · 10,790 followers View post →
inac
@AOssiya · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 3, 2021 · 4 shares · 302 followers View post →
timothy Basaija tyron
@Basaija3 · X

RT @timnathhealth: Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women.…

Mar 2, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,976 followers View post →
TIMNATH health
@timnathhealth · X

Hi there! Fitness Tip for the day. Never Miss a Leg Day. Working out our legs has many benefits for both men and women. Let’s learn together. Like, subscribe and share with friends. Here’s the link to the study for further reading https://t.co/J7dwewtmoh https://t.co/2jW4jgw5YK

Mar 2, 2021 · 3 likes · 4 shares · 121 followers View post →
Dima M
@DimaM73678258 · X

@SandCResearch Hello Chris, tell me please , if CNS fatigue increases during the workout what should decrease motor unit recruitment,why in this study https://t.co/a6NyhCgPKD the group that trained legs before arms achieved superior results?

Aug 22, 2020 · 5 followers View post →
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