We all know that guy in the gym who makes it his goal to grunt as loudly as possible in the gym. While grunting was the first ever form of communication, many wonder as to why so many continue to make as much noise as possible during lifts.
While some gyms frown upon grunters, and many gym members mock these dudes, many scientists are beginning to think that there may actually be a real reason behind the act of grunting during lifts.
It turns out that one hypothesis is that screaming, grunting, or yelling may activate the autonomic nervous system. When this gets going a human's "flight or fight" response suddenly kicks in along with a boost of adrenaline and energy. This adrenaline rush may actually be a huge assist in weight-trainers who need that little bit of extra help to curl those extra pounds. Some lifters have even come to the conclusion that if you're not grunting, then you're not gaining!
So next time someone mocks a grunter, tell them that there is science behind it somewhere. Watch this hilarious video below showing a few of these grunting men in their full glory. The last guy that starts screaming is probably the funniest thing I've seen all day!
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