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DAY 01 of NoFap

Its not that Iam new to the NoFap journey, the longest unbroken streak of mine had been nearly 90 days and second best 69, this time though my target is at least 720 days without even porn and soft porn or that consideration. Also, there are other things which I will be including for my self growth like screen time limitation, extreme workout, and proper sleep schedule. Currently, Im under the sun which is has played a vital role in keeping my energy up even during fap sessions, in my opinion, if someone has relapsed and regretting and want to undo the damage, I would recommend him to perform penance via 1 hour of direct sun and 15 minutes of meditation, you can consider this equivalent to 1 fap session. My current workout stats are 410 pushups in 20 minutes on 2.3 deficit full ROM, 210 pullups with extra 10 kg weight in 20 minutes and single leg squat with extra 13 kg 170 reps in 20 minutes. I will update the stats after a couple of months. Physical stats do not matter to me since Im ...

My take on Masturbation and No FAP

This will be my first post after a gap of almost 2 years, the reason for the gap being that I lost interest in blogging and also, I devoted a year into UPSC CSE prep, ultimately failing miserably in my very first attempt. Now, coming back to the context, the single most things which I want to alter in my life is to recover the amount of semen I have released knowingly (masturbation, not taking into consideration nightfall), there is no scientific explanation from my side on why I want to do it, but believe when I say this. I started the act when I was in 5th Grade, and since then lost glow on my face and the magnetism which was inherent in me i.e. I used to get attention from people. I lost my physical vitality due to it, though I was addicted to working out, this act halved my capacity. The damage my brain incurred from it is even more gruesome, I atteined forgetfulness out of nowhere and foggy brain was a daily occurance. Lower back pain and rib cage pain after multiple fap sessions ...

How I did grow my calves from 12.2" to 13"

 Back, Legs and Calves have been my weakest part of all body parts since I started training. My Back has been primarily weak because from the age of 12 to until joining the gym, I used to focus only on pushing movements like the overhead press, different types of pushups and some core work. But, with increased focus on pulling movements I literally improved my back musculature a total three sixty degree from scrawny to muscular. Coming the the leg muscles, I had strong and veiny legs but they they lacked size. So, I focused a lot on compound heavy lifting like back squats, front squats, sumo deadlifts, conventional deadlifts, romanian deadlifts, deficit deadlifts, snatch grip deadlifts, good mornings et cetera. And they grew to a great extent. But, coming to the calves, I used to train them for 8 sets every week at the end of leg workout. And they were scrawny as hell. And there came a time when I was so insecure to wear shorts anywhere but inside at home. I decided to train them t...

Should you bathe after workout?

Bathing after an intense workout feels very relaxing and calming, but there's an other side to it. I had inculcated swimming into my daily life before a workout and the result wasn't satisfying, the combination of cold and heat doesn't go in the right direction. So, coming back to the actual topic, avoid bathing suddenly after a workout, instead wipe yourselves with a towel immersed with Luke warm water for the same relaxation. Bathing in cold water may result in adverse rhythms in your body.

Can you grow your wrist size?

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The skinny wrists are very frustrating and, the curious thing is people with decent and above average muscle gains after years of training get utterly upset by having those skinny wrists which is believed to be purely genetic and cannot be developed with training. My take on the subject is a bit different from popular perception. I have had the privilege of a skinny frame and have embarked on the journey of increasing my wrist size from 5.9 inches to 6.3 inches within a span of two years. I have diligently and regularly followed the following things- * Include a heavy compound movement in each day of your training. * Get in the habit of re racking heavy weights by lifting, not rolling. * Train forearms 3x a week, not more. * Use free weights instead of machines. * Do not use straps or gym gloves. * Hang daily for about 30 seconds. * Improve your pull-ups.

The 5 most commonly asked questions about Whey Protein answered short

1. Is whey protein recommended for every gym goer? Answer :- No, it should only be consumed by someone who is not able to consume adequate protein from natural sources. 2. Is it recommended post or pre workout? Answer :- Anytime of the day but never pre workout, leads to bloating and disturbed workout. 3. Which brand is best? Answer :- Foreign brands, recognised. 4. Should be consumed with milk or water? Answer:- As per your preference and availability, no issues. 5. Is it natural? Answer:- Yes, but cannot beat natural sources of protein.

Is the cringe in and around creatine justified?

Creatine is considered to be the most safe and researched supplement in the fitness and sports industry. In sports, especially in sprinting, it used mainly for power and explosiveness. In bodybuilding, it is considered by bodybuilders during their bulk season and nowadays, it has become so popular that every gym goer aspires or actually consumes it. The only function of this supplement is to increase the ATP cells in the body and hold water in the muscles making the illusion of fuller muscles, that is it. People consider it to be some sort of magic which would make them hit PR after PR. No, even our own body produces creatine and we get some small amount of creatine from non vegetarian sources as well. One can get the same results with the non usage of creatine as well, the only thing it will demand is a lot of hard work and determination. Personally, I have used a box of creatine and the results weren't that great as it is famous for. In the end I want to advise that anything that...

How big can you grow your biceps?

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A simple formulae to actually estimate how big your biceps can get is: Measure your wrist size, then, add 10 inches to it. That's your maximum biceps growth potential. For example, if you have a wrist size of 6.5 inches, then your biceps growth potential will be 16.5 inches. So, people with good bone width will get an added advantage when it comes to size whereas people with smaller frame will get an aesthetic advantage.

How to get wider and nice looking clavicle s?

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How wide or, attractive your clavicle looks depends a lot upon your genetics. Some have predominantly wider clavicles as compared to their waistline, whereas some due to their wife hips, even though have good width on their clavicles , unfortunately do not look attractive. But, however, you can incorporate certain exercises to target in and around that bone to create that illusion of a good clavicle. #1 Side Lateral Raises #2 Incline Bench Press #3 Wide Grip Pull Ups #4 Wide Grip Dips

Strength Standards for Men in all the Big 3 Lifts!

The weights are being considered in respect with 1 rep max. #1 BENCH PRESS 1x Bodyweight - Newbie Gains 1.25x Bodyweight - Good 1.5x Bodyweight - Above Average 1.75x Bodyweight - Powerlifter 2x Bodyweight - Elite #2 DEADLIFT 1x Bodyweight - Not satisfactory 1.5x Bodyweight - Newbie 2x Bodyweight - Good 2.5x Bodyweight - Above Average 2.75x Bodyweight - Awesome 3x Bodyweight - Powerlifter 3.25x Bodyweight - Elite #3 SQUATS 1x Bodyweight - Noob 1.25x Bodyweight - Average 1.5x Bodyweight - Good 1.75x Bodyweight - Above Average 2x Bodyweight - Excellent 2.5x Bodyweight - Powerlifter 3x Bodyweight - Elite

How do you grow huge traps naturally?

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The most muscular pose is primarily known for its trap showcasing. It presents a whole new level of physique if one has good trap musculature. However, it is equally hard to grow those stubborn trap muscles naturally. I emphasized the word naturally because whenever someone goes on some sort of androgenic steroids, the most prominent muscle will be his or her trap muscles. It goes without saying that, shrugs is the best trap builder but there are other exercises as well that contribute towards its development like the deadlift, farmer's carry, and rear delt work. In order to grow your traps, you need to overtrain them and there is no other way. So, make sure to train your traps heavy for at least 3 times a day or more.

Why did I switched towards a vegetarian diet!

We all are very enthusiastic about our protein intake and research a lot about even the minute debatable issues like how fast vegetarian source of protein gets digested as compared to paneer et cetera. However, we focus a comparatively less on our workout routine and are completely dependent on our diet, like, quite recently, I have seen people not willing to even workout without a pre workout dose. How funny is that? I was used to a pure non vegetarian lifestyle which included fish, chicken and eggs but not on a daily basis and suffered a lot of blockage in spiritual journey and digestion problems. So, I thought of switching towards vegetarianism slowly and steadily and the result was pretty good as I achieved a overall satisfactory tone increase in my body and maintained good level of strength. The only thing to which our body responds is to that of change and progress. So, adopt vegetarian diet and experience a healthy lifestyle.

Exercise variations you should add in your workout routine to make it interesting!

One should only opt for these variations when one is able to reach his maximum potential with these exercises. #1 Flat Bench Press (Max. Potential - 1.5x bodyweight for 1 rep) Alternative - Feet Up Bench Press #2 Deadlift (Max. Potential - 2.75x bodyweight for a rep) Alternative - Deficit/Romanian DL #3 Barbell Curls (Max. Potential - 1x Bodyweight for a rep) Alternative - Strict Curls #4 Squats  (Max. Potential - 2x Bodyweight for a rep) Alternative - Paused Squats for 3-6 Seconds #5 Dips (Max. Potential - 30 Reps/+ 25 KG for 5 Reps) Alternative - Russian Dips

Should you train abs with heavy weights?

Assuming that, abs are also muscles, so you must train them heavy to have them is an utterly dad notion and will only result in lower back pain and mobility issues. The key to having ripped abs is engaging your core in each and every exercise and training then with very high repetitions, that is, anything ranging from 15 - 200 repetitions depending on the type of the exercise. You can add a little weight to your routine when you are able to perform very high repetitions, like, if you can easily hold plank for 5 minutes and more easily then you can add a 10 pounds extra.

How to know if someone is on steroids?

If a guy is better looking, stronger and bigger than you, that doesn't always mean he is using on some sort of steroids. People with better genetics can get the best of the results with proper training even without the use of steroids however not to that extent wherein they can beat a heavy steroid user in a bodybuilder competition. The number one sign that a person is on steroids is great traps and side deltoid development as these are the parts that have high androgen receptors. The second sign is the development of back acne and face acne however this occurs during the puberty stage as well, so this point is applicable to people over 23 years of age. The third point is that, they are bigger and shredded, which is not possible in case of natural bodybuilding, either you are natural and bigger or natural and shredded not both. The fourth point is that, sudden muscle growth within a very short span of time.

The best ever technique to get broad and round shoulders!

The shoulder training is the most tricky of all, some say, you shouldn't train them since the rear deltoid is already being trained during back day and the parts during chest day, however,that's not true you will need to train them, to see visible results. The technique I'm here to discuss is that of side Lateral Raises. Just pick up a Dumbell with which you can easily perform 50 repetitions of side Lateral Raises. Perform 6 sets of 30 repetitions with the same weight with 2 minutes rest in between on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. You'll see noticeable results within 2 months for sure.

After how much time should you consume food post workout?

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It is an established fact that, protein is the most required nutrient post workout, and indeed, it is true. But, I would place glucose than protein. After a strenuous workout, your muscle fibers are destroyed, or in other words, broken, and require food of any kind to replenish them. So, if you are someone who is not into professional bodybuilding and just have an goal of maintaining good health and fitness, then, surely you can have anything after a workout, anything doesn't mean junk foods like chips, et cetera. But, however if you have a fast metabolism, you can have these things as well, though not strictly recommended. For, best results pertaining to your muscle growth you should have glucose and any source of protein. If consuming whey powder, make sure to have it in water instead of milk for faster absorption. Fructose from fruits is a good source of glucose, so you can have any fruit juice like oranges as per your desired preference and taste. Chocolate is also ...

Why overtraining is actually beneficial?

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Almost all individuals going to the gym are aware of the fact that, overtraining is bad for them, at least, they have heard it from some expert. There has been study which shows higher level of cortisol after 90 minutes of workout, which eventually results in lower testosterone levels. But, there are elite powerlifters who train 4 plus hours a day and are at the top of level in their game with satisfactory muscle mass as well. The concept of overtraining basically and should mean that you do not train excessively, like a normal new gym goer should not train more than 20 sets per muscle, and eventually the limit increases with experience.  One who is natural and wants to gain muscle naturally should aim for higher volume with high intensity, meaning you can still have higher volume within 1 hour of workout minimising that rest interval factor. However, if you have adequate time, you can train longer than 90 minutes, say 2 hours lifting heavy. It all comes down to your li...

The single best supplement one should use for muscle building and health benefits!

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There are a wide range of supplements available in the market which advocate different benefits. However, one cannot consume all those supplements and should necessarily avoid those unless advised by a doctor for medical deficiencies. The one detrimental factor in one's muscle building potential is the increase in cortisol levels and decrease in testosterone levels, which is predominantly due to today's lifestyle. If one is a regular gym goer, I recommend ashwagandha and raw amla daily usage to get that extra boost in your muscle building potential. I have experienced the following benefits with the usage of ashwagandha:- -Better sleep quality. -Less stress. -Good mood. -Able to feel asleep faster. -Good digestion. You can use ashwagandha of any brand but make sure that you use it only if you are experiencing insomnia and higher stress. Also, a good meditation routine will act as icing on the cake, as it will help you in mental relaxation to a far greater extent tha...

A simple technique to get a strong core while lifting heavy!

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I have had visible abs since the onset of puberty but little did I know that ab visibility has nothing to do with how strong your core is. People mistakenly perceive that, core is the region above your pelvis and below your upper rib cage, however that is not true, the same region but behind your stomach is also included in this strata. So, coming back to the main point, the first time I ever executed a plank hold was for 1 minutes and gradually increased it to maximum 6 minutes 30 seconds after a 2 year training period. But, the mistake which I was doing in the gym was that of using a lifting belt while most of the standing exercises like standing military press, Deadlift and squats. Initially, I eliminated the usage of belt while performing Deadlift and Standing exercises and the results were good, I experienced lessened inatensity of lower back ache and good core activation while performing an exercise and then, I started beltless heavy squats as well, which worked wonde...