Welcome back to Get Fit Guy. I'm your host, Dr. Jonathan Sue. Every week, I'll share

science-backed tips to help you get fit, stay fit, and optimize performance. If we were to ask

a thousand random listeners which parts of their body are their

favorite and least favorite for strength training, what do you think the answer would be?

My guess is that most people would choose the chest as their favorite and legs as their

least favorite. Legs are definitely my least favorite for strength training,

and the word loathe doesn't even fully capture how I feel about leg days at the gym.

Heavy squats and lunges are no fun,

and just knowing that I have a leg day coming up brings up a bit of anxiety for me.

Of course, skipping leg days is not an option because the leg muscles

are the largest in the body, and working them has a slew of benefits, such as boosting your

levels of testosterone and human growth hormone, which can help all of your muscles develop.

So the best I can do is grit my teeth through leg days and take it like medicine.

In contrast, chest workouts seems to be a favorite for most people, and it makes sense.

Chest exercises are relatively simple, and you can really feel the pump of the muscles as they become engorge with blood after each set.

Here's a little secret about me. I like chest

days because there's something cathartic about pushing a bunch of weight off my chest. If you don't know

what I mean, try thinking of something a little upsetting, like your toddler dropping your brand new

smartphone in the toilet, while performing chest exercises, and you might notice that frustration goes away

more quickly.

Based on my experience as a fitness professional, I know that upper back muscles don't stand

out as a favorite for most people at the gym, but they're a key muscle group that deserves

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