You may find it counterintuitive, but lower-body training is advantageous when you want to stimulate upper-body muscle growth. Leg workouts stimulate some of the largest muscles in your body, which helps create a metabolic state that is conducive to muscle-building. You can build muscle in your upper body without working out your legs, but working all the major muscles in your body will lead to faster and better results.
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