Can squats improve sexual function?

Squats are one of the classic leg training exercises. Not only are they performed regularly by competitive athletes, they also have many benefits to human health. It is estimated that many people have heard the old saying "If you train your chest but not your legs, you will suffer from impotence sooner or later." It can be seen that squats can not only exercise leg muscles, improve leg strength, enhance cardiopulmonary function, and delay aging, but also improve men's sexual function to a certain extent.

How does squatting improve sexual performance?

First of all, let me introduce to you a hormone, testosterone, which plays a key role in the generation and maintenance of male sexual desire. The production of testosterone is related to male muscle volume. Developing our muscle strength and endurance will be very helpful in promoting testosterone secretion. The squat is a multi-joint compound movement, which mainly stimulates the quadriceps and gluteus maximus, which are all large muscle groups in our body. The overall effect on the muscles of the whole body is very good. If we only consider the stimulation of the overall volume of the muscles, the efficiency is still very high. So, if you want to increase muscle mass, squats are a must. If you want to improve your sexual ability, it is a great choice.

2. How to do a good squat

Because squats involve the movement and stability of joints such as the spine, hips, and knees, and the weights used are generally large, it is recommended that fitness enthusiasts with joint problems wear appropriate protective gear (if the problem is more serious, please consult your personal trainer). Safety first. Then choose the weight, which can be a barbell, dumbbell, or even your own weight. Here, a barbell is used as an example. Friends who are doing it for the first time can choose a lighter weight or a Smith rack. The steps are as follows:

Hold the barbell behind your neck. Be careful to put it on your shoulders and not press on your spine.

Open your feet slightly wider than your shoulders (the distance can be adjusted as needed), and hold the barbell with both hands wide to maintain balance.

Inhale and tighten your abdomen, stabilize your lower body, and slowly squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground. Note that at this time, your back should be straight to avoid hurting your lumbar spine. Your center of gravity should be placed on the entire sole of your foot or slightly forward. At this time, your knees should be in the same direction as the toes, not exceeding or slightly exceeding the toes.

Exhale, tighten your waist and abdomen, use your hips to drive your thighs to squat up, return to the starting position, and complete one.

Generally, four sets of movements can be arranged, with 6 to 12 reps in each set. If you have special needs for muscle training, such as endurance, body shaping, etc., you can refer to the number of sets of movements for other muscle training.

3. Squats are good, but more is not always better

Although squats are good, you have to do them within your ability, especially the standard of the movements. Many professional bodybuilders pursue heavy weights in order to train their leg muscles, and often suffer from injuries to their knees and waists. When exercising, remember to choose the right weight and wear protective gear. Health comes first. Stretch and relax after exercise.