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aguachento

aguachento

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some time ago I created two threads talking about what should be the preliminary concepts we should understand in order to grow in stature

>> https://forum.looksmaxxing.com/threads/grow-taller-and-stronger-through-bioenergetics.12737/ <<

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this year I started to apply ALL the heightmaxxing tips so I can't say precisely which ones had the most effect on me

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grew exactly 5 cm (2 inches)

which is a LOT since I'm 26 years old, so in my experience this works

EXERCISES

I used two types of training: sprinting and jump squats (there are many others but I did not try them)

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SPRINTING

Sprinting is the most simplistic way to create micro fractures on your shinbones, and even upper body and spine. It also can raise IGF-1 contributing to growth. Simply sprint as fast as you can for as long as you can, keeping it under 60 seconds. Repeat 3 times twice daily.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition is extremely important for allowing micro fractures to grow, and having proper bone mineral density to allow for plastic deformation.

Raw Dairy

Raw dairy is crucial for height growth, the calcium, phosphorus, and building blocks in the unheated dairy will help fill in the micro-fractures, and the bioavailable collagen will allow for plastic deformation and bone remodeling. Not to mention dairy is also a great source of IGF1.

Animal Protein

Studies have shown that populations who consumed higher animal protein intake (specifically red meat) are 65% taller than populations who have little to no animal protein intake (like india for example.)

Bone Broth

Bone broth is a great source of Type II collagen, bioavailable vitamin A, K2, and protein. It's great for maintaining healthy bone and spine discs and will support DHT and IGF1 production within the body. Studies have also shown bone marrow and broth help with brain plasticity and IQ levels.

HORMONES

Hormones are even more important than the previous methods, as they are directly correlated to vertical bone growth and regulation of overall height growth.

IGF-1

IGF-1 stimulates chondrocyte proliferation in growth plates, promoting bone elongation. It enhances cellular growth, works with growth hormone, and is influenced by nutrition. Increased IGF-1 levels during puberty contribute to significant height increases, helping achieve genetic growth potential.

DHT

DHT affects height by promoting growth plate activity and bone density during puberty. It stimulates chondrocyte proliferation, enhancing bone elongation. You can increase DHT by getting over sunlight daily, consuming creatine, and limiting phytoestrogen exposure.

HGH

Human Growth Hormone (HGH) influences height by stimulating growth plate activity and increasing IGF-1 production. It promotes chondrocyte proliferation and bone elongation during childhood and adolescence. Adequate HGH levels are essential for achieving optimal growth; deficiency can stunt height development.

Parathyroid Hormones

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) primarily regulates calcium levels in the body but indirectly affects height. It stimulates bone resorption, releasing calcium into the bloodstream, and influences bone remodeling. Excessive PTH can lead to bone loss, potentially affecting growth and overall height during development.
 
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I think i'm gonna try banded sleep, kettlebell jump squats and weighted vest skipping rope during 6 months to see if these kind of things are usefull
Hill sprints are taxing on the body fr

I'm already 188cm so we'll see
 
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aguachento said:
DHT

DHT affects height by promoting growth plate activity and bone density during puberty. It stimulates chondrocyte proliferation, enhancing bone elon
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Over for us fin takers :copium:
 
TonyTheLooksmaxxDR said:
I think i'm gonna try banded sleep, kettlebell jump squats and weighted vest skipping rope during 6 months to see if these kind of things are usefull
Hill sprints are taxing on the body fr

I'm already 188cm so we'll see
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you have to document this, if you start in January, then in June show us your results.

although 1,88cm is truly mogged

btw how old are you?
 
aguachento said:
The prevailing view of DHT is one of the biggest conspiracies surrounding the medical industry.

Just Google "post-Finasteride syndrome."

DHT does not cause hair loss bro
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I can’t risk it, need to protect my hair. And I’ve never experienced a single fin side so that isn’t an issue. If anything it’s done wonders for my skin
 
Thanks for the thread. Were you doing a regular weight lifting routine additionally or just the heightmaxxing exercises (sprints and jumps) during your growth period?
 
awkwardsubhuman said:
Thanks for the thread. Were you doing a regular weight lifting routine additionally or just the heightmaxxing exercises (sprints and jumps) during your growth period?
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jump squats
but I think what had the biggest effect was that I radically changed my diet to include a lot more gelatin and collagen along with high amounts of dairy.
 
aguachento said:
jump squats
but I think what had the biggest effect was that I radically changed my diet to include a lot more gelatin and collagen along with high amounts of dairy.
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How did you get collagen and gelatin in your diet?

Also, are you saying you didn't have a normal exercise routine (squats, deads, bench press, curls, pull ups)?
I'm asking this because there is the old wives tale that you shouldn't lift weights until ~21 yo so you can optimize your natural hormones for bone growth, not muscle growth. I wonder if my weight lifting stunted my growth.
 
awkwardsubhuman said:
How did you get collagen and gelatin in your diet?

Also, are you saying you didn't have a normal exercise routine (squats, deads, bench press, curls, pull ups)?
I'm asking this because there is the old wives tale that you shouldn't lift weights until ~21 yo so you can optimize your natural hormones for bone growth, not muscle growth. I wonder if my weight lifting stunted my growth.
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Yes, I also trained normally with moderate weights the traditional barbell exercises.

I think it is better when one is a teenager and is finishing to develop is better to avoid (in my opinion the strength exercises) and high loads and prioritize doing sports such as soccer, tennis, running etc.
 
aguachento said:
Yes, I also trained normally with moderate weights the traditional barbell exercises.

I think it is better when one is a teenager and is finishing to develop is better to avoid (in my opinion the strength exercises) and high loads and prioritize doing sports such as soccer, tennis, running etc.
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Can u show physical proof u actually grew. Like take a picture of you at that height and after. how tf am i supposed to believe this. Like for all i know u couldve just drew a line and drew another one 2 inches above.
 
"bb-but the growth plates close when you're 17 and then it's impossible."

Shh

My bro in Christ, every 10 years a whole new skeleton grows, do you really think your body can't generate a few extra bone cells when you stimulate it the right way?

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Wolff's law is quite simple: "The bone of a healthy animal adapts to the loads it is subjected to. If the load on a particular bone increases, the bone will remodel over time to become stronger and resist that type of load."

This can mean a thickening of the bone (when there is a compressive force), but also a lengthening (when there is a tensile force).

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The results you're going to get from thickening or lengthening your bone depend on two things:

1. how healthy you are
2. how much load are you exposing the bone to?

the best exercises for me are sprinting, jumping and barbell strength exercises.
 
aguachento said:
"bb-but the growth plates close when you're 17 and then it's impossible."

Shh

My bro in Christ, every 10 years a whole new skeleton grows, do you really think your body can't generate a few extra bone cells when you stimulate it the right way?

GbtjQT6XEBgOnBz.jpeg


Wolff's law is quite simple: "The bone of a healthy animal adapts to the loads it is subjected to. If the load on a particular bone increases, the bone will remodel over time to become stronger and resist that type of load."

This can mean a thickening of the bone (when there is a compressive force), but also a lengthening (when there is a tensile force).

GZ7vsl3W8AArcET.jpeg

The results you're going to get from thickening or lengthening your bone depend on two things:

1. how healthy you are
2. how much load are you exposing the bone to?

the best exercises for me are sprinting, jumping and barbell strength exercises.
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Growth plates close at 17? WTF i grew an inch 3 months ago and im 17, my hands feet still growing
fact check? @osteochondromyxoma
 
MORE THAN HALF of 19-year-old males still grow up, although a SIGNIFICANT number of them (should have had closed growth plates) counting at the average age for growth plate closure.

Note that this average growth plate age was confirmed in 1957 (an age when estrogen and precocious puberty were much less prevalent).

This study LITERALLY shows that growth in height occurs without the need for a growth plate.

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aguachento said:
MORE THAN HALF of 19-year-old males still grow up, although a SIGNIFICANT number of them (should have had closed growth plates) counting at the average age for growth plate closure.

Note that this average growth plate age was confirmed in 1957 (an age when estrogen and precocious puberty were much less prevalent).

This study LITERALLY shows that growth in height occurs without the need for a growth plate.

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Could just be spine growth
 
aguachento said:
MORE THAN HALF of 19-year-old males still grow up, although a SIGNIFICANT number of them (should have had closed growth plates) counting at the average age for growth plate closure.

Note that this average growth plate age was confirmed in 1957 (an age when estrogen and precocious puberty were much less prevalent).

This study LITERALLY shows that growth in height occurs without the need for a growth plate.

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"late maturing individuals are largely responsible"
 
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