Thread: Question???

I've read in a couple of places on the net that squat produces the most natural test than any other lift. Is this true? And if so how could you tell, I do squat religiously and I don't notice that much of a difference in anything that has to do with test i e....aggression, sex drive.

Generally working larger amounts of muscle mass (Compound movements), using higher volume, and using a high density (Short rest intervals) affect hormone levels the most.

Testosterone levels get a surge during and after your workout. Through chronic training, there is some evidence to suggest that serum testosterone levels in your blood are positively affected, although it is less cut and dry than the workout surge.

GH levels seem to be less affected by training. Most all GH activity above basline levels occurs during sleep, which is one of the reasons getting enough quality sleep is important. However, there is some response to training bouts, but there is only speculation as to whether or not this has a dramatic effect on hypertrophy in the long run.

It is relative and you need something for comparison to really be sure. However, if you aren't reaping the benefits for some reason, then perhaps you aren't using the proper set and rep parameters to elicit an optimal hormonal response?