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What is Testosterone?

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that is secreted in men fromthe testes in a circadian fashion. Secretion of testosterone fromthe testes is indirectly controlled by the hypothalamus. In or-der for secretion to occur from the testes, the hypothalamusmust first secrete leutinizing hormone-releasing hormone.Previous research has consistently shown increases in serumtestosterone concentration following acute resistance exercise.

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  • androgens, strength, muscle, neuromuscular, anabolic hormones

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  • William J. Kraemer and Chad C. Loebel - A Brief Review: Testosterone and Resistance Exercise link
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