Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. It occurs more frequently in men than in women, and is most common between the ages of 20 and 60 years. About one in three cases of congestive heart failure (CHF) is due to dilated cardiomyopathy.
Testosterone directly effects muscle growth by binding to receptors on the surface of muscle cells and amplifying the biochemical signals in muscle tissue that result in protein synthesis. Testosterone also increases levels of another growth factor, called growth hormone, that the body releases in response to exercise. Like testosterone, growth hormone increases protein synthesis and can result in increased muscle growth.
EXERCISE 2 Barbell Squat. The squat is equally important, and possibly even more important, though probably not liked as much. Studies have shown that doing large compound movements, specifically squats, has a positive effect on endogenous testosterone production. A good side effect, I'd say. Squats work the entire lower body, specifically the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and the muscles that make up the calves.