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Want more upper body strength? Squat.

Are these claims backed by comprehensive studies? Fuck if I know. All I know is they’re true. 

Three ways squats build bigger biceps:

1. Squats work the biggest muscles directly (glutes, quads). This sends a loud signal to your body to grow. Squats don’t just trigger growth in the primary muscles used for the lift. Squats, more than any other movement, send a loud systemic signal. They yell at your entire body: “time to get strong!” 
2. Squats promote testosterone production. Testosterone helps build lean muscle mass.
3. Squats target your lower half, allowing your upper body to grow. Why? Your body won’t let your upper half grow disproportionately larger than the lower half. Imagine having a super heavy top half. Doesn’t make sense. Instead, your upper body can only grow as much as the lower half will allow. Strengthen and grow the lower half to encourage growth of the upper body.