Testosterone is a vital hormone, especially for male athletes so you want to make sure you don’t have less-than-desired levels of it. Check out these 7 testosterone-boosting exercises you should do.
Testosterone is anabolic, which means it helps build muscle. It also influences your sexual desire and could impact your fertility.
How to Increase Testosterone Naturally
If you are looking for some testosterone-boosting exercises, look no further as Steve Walker has shared a video showcasing that.
Steve Walker is a personal trainer with more than 15 years of experience and one of the coaches for 1stMan Magazine.
All these testosterone-boosting exercises are compound movements as they engage multi-joints in your body while you are performing them.
7 Testosterone-Boosting Exercises
1. Squats
Although Walker only talks about squats in his video, he is actually performing a back squat with a loaded barbell. Utilising barbells in exercises is a great way to demand more of your muscles and increase your strength.
2. Bench Press
Another compound exercise with a barbell, the bench press is performed by Walker with a wide grip. However, you can change accordingly to your likeness and to a width that is comfortable for you.
3. Deadlift
This is a great compound exercise for your back muscles. You may use a trap bar instead of a traditional barbell and it will focus more on your traps and legs.
4. Walking Lunge
You may use a pair of dumbbells for this exercise or a pair of kettlebells, which is what Walker shows in the video.
5. Bent-Over Row
Make sure you are bracing your core throughout the movement.
6. Pull-Up
One of the best bodyweight exercises for your upper body.
7. Military Press
This exercise is also one of the most well-rounded movements to strengthen your shoulders.
VIDEO – Testosterone-Boosting Exercises
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