What muscles burn the most calories?

​THE BOOTY. Your Gluteus Maximus is the largest muscle in the human body. The stronger your butt is the more calories you will burn while just sitting on the couch or at your desk. This is why so many people find that they benefit from adding a 'Leg & Butt Day' to your routine. This is also why squats are so damn popular. What I tell my clients is at any point in your life squeeze your bum! When you stand up from sitting, squeeze your bum! When you bend over to pick something up, once you're back to standing, squeeze your bum! When you're waiting in a line at Starbucks, squeeze your bum! Haha, you get the message. The next largest muscle is The Latissimus Dorsi, which is the widest muscle in the human body. I call these the 'swimmer muslces'. They are the most beautiful back muscles that are very dominant in swimmers. This is also why it is so important to train your back, completing heavy sets of Lat-Pulls, Rows and Wide Grip Pull ups (palms facing away from you). Isn't it interesting that both of the largest muscles in the body are on the posterior side? Hmmmm....makes you rethink how you workout eh?

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