The large green monster known as The Hulk is a monster out of the pages of Marvel Comics.
The story of the hulk revolves around a mild mannered scientist named Bruce Banner.
In one of the many experiments that he did something went wrong and he was bombarded by Gamma Rays.
This turned him into the powerful brooding green behemoth known as the Hulk.
The comic book instantly became popular with all the kids wanting to be stronger and more powerful despite having a frame like Bruce Banner.
It became so popular that movies and cartoons came out based on the comic.
At the height of its popularity a television series came out starring Bill Bixby as the mild mannered Dr Banner and Mr.
America winner, Lou Ferrigno as the Hulk.
Lou Ferrigno is a classic example of why Bodybuilding can help your self esteem.
Lou Ferrigno had an ear infection and lost some of his hearing.
He later suffered a lot of teasing and this lead to him taking up bodybuilding.
Bodybuilding became a big part of his life and he would later on win many competitions in his career as a body builder.
Although people emphasize that the beauty of a person is within it is also important to consider the outer beauty of a person.
A large part of the person's self esteem is connected to how they see themselves on the outside.
Body building is great at improving someone's self esteem because it gives you a good foundation to build on that beauty inside because bodybuilding is an exercise of both body and will.
One of the first benefits of bodybuilding when it comes to self esteem is the promotion of good health.
When someone is healthy, the person is able to do whatever physical activity he or she likes.
Furthermore, studies show that a healthy body creates higher Serotonin and Melatonin levels and thus causes happier individuals with better coping mechanisms for stress and better self esteem overall.
Body building is also a great way to exercise for the mind and will.
It requires great concentration as you push past your limits.
It is also an exercise of will because when you are tired and feel like there is no more left in your tank, you will have to push past that and go for that one last rep.
A person's self esteem is also dependent on the environment around him.
Often, when one experiences constant teasing, the self esteem of that person suffers and as a result they often become shy and reclusive.
One can combat this from happening by practicing bodybuilding exercises that will give them a good physique.
Having a good body is a good deterrent against bullies because bullies tend to pick on the weak.
A well maintained body is able to scare away because it is seen as a sign of strength.
In a way, you win the battle without throwing a single punch.
At the other end you also get to enjoy compliments here and there when you have a body like the Hulk's.
As a last resort, a bodybuilder has the right tools to defend himself whenever he is attacked.
We are all hardwired with the natural ability to defend ourselves.
Having a strong mind and body only heightens this natural ability and helps make us deal with difficulties better.