Resistance training is one of the ways to help the body increase natural testosterone production. These exercises signal that the body needs more testosterone to respond to muscle development and recovery. In particular, complex exercises that mobilize multiple muscle groups at the same time and often come with heavy weights tend to be more effective than activities such as aerobics, as they require the participation of more muscle tissue.
Classic push-ups are a typical example of complex exercises, using chest muscles, triceps, shoulder muscles and abdominal muscles simultaneously to keep the body stable during movement. As a result, this exercise can support stimulating the body to produce testosterone better than individual exercises. However, there is no common formula for the number or duration of push-ups applied to everyone, because the effectiveness also depends on age, gender, weight, fitness and overall health condition.
We should combine it with complex exercises using large muscle groups, especially lower body exercises such as squats or deadlifts, to bring more noticeable testosterone-increasing effects.
It should be noted that strength training is only beneficial when done properly. Overexertion can have the opposite effect, reducing testosterone and increasing stress hormone cortisol. Therefore, maintaining a balance between exercise and recovery is a key factor in maintaining stable and healthy testosterone levels.
