i stopped all resistance training around June 2025 after i realised this 'tension'-compensation concept although I still play football once a week. Changes I observed;
-slightly higher body fat because i became less conscious of maintaining a low body fat
-yet i also put on more muscle mass in my legs/ butt; maybe the previous low body fat and 'stressed' state was hindering muscle growth
-my upper body arms/chest did deflate somewhat
-upper body looked wider overall - as the previous 'contracted' state released and my shoulders and chest 'expanded' sideways.
--overall, I felt more solid, heavier and stronger - i never get 'pushed off' or lose my balance in physical contests nowadays - i'm just like a solid block lol
- i also got more explosive and 'bouncier', like I could transmit force through my feet, core, the ground much more efficiently and powerfully. loose balls i previously thought i couldn't or would barely get to, I was surprised at how easy I managed to 'reach' them
overall my arms and chest is 'skinnier' but my upper frame actually looks wider than before. and my lower body is significantly more solid (muscle mass + fat). on the field, i definitely feel 'heavier' but also much more solid, stable, explosive. i do notice a tendency to move less - maybe a combination of less nervousness and also conservation of energy now that I have more 'mass'.
Gym bros often look like adult babies to me; often lacking masculine facial features and relying on chemicals to stay alert to work out - and consuming protein drinks with sweeteners like stevia, correlated with a decrease in fertility! 😢 🏋🏽♂️
Do you have any examples of modern men who have taken biomechanics to the end and are healthy and fit?
I feel like they’re probably in small villages in Europe and Africa and elsewhere ; men who haven’t faced soft modern foods, dental work or narrow shoes etc - curious if you have examples of men - or women - that you think of as “healthy” on all levels!
I can't say i actually know many 'gym bros' to be honest. There aren't many here in bangkok and i dont really travel in their circles.
But from what i see on the internet i can def see what you mean.
re: Do you have any examples of modern men who have taken biomechanics to the end and are healthy and fit?
>> Nobody has yet taken this process to the end but plenty of people come to mind when i think of great biomechanics. Perhaps the one that comes to mind most is when i used to run into Chechen guys when living in Moscow.
They just looked like beasts even though few of them prob went to the gym frequently.
They all had skulls like Khabib nurmagomedov
And they didn't have to try to act scary to be scary as hell haha
You must watch Anatoly on YouTube. He is a world class power lifter that pranks the biggest power lifters in the gym. It correlates perfectly with your theory. He has exceptional biomechanics and is very lean.
i stopped all resistance training around June 2025 after i realised this 'tension'-compensation concept although I still play football once a week. Changes I observed;
-slightly higher body fat because i became less conscious of maintaining a low body fat
-yet i also put on more muscle mass in my legs/ butt; maybe the previous low body fat and 'stressed' state was hindering muscle growth
-my upper body arms/chest did deflate somewhat
-upper body looked wider overall - as the previous 'contracted' state released and my shoulders and chest 'expanded' sideways.
--overall, I felt more solid, heavier and stronger - i never get 'pushed off' or lose my balance in physical contests nowadays - i'm just like a solid block lol
- i also got more explosive and 'bouncier', like I could transmit force through my feet, core, the ground much more efficiently and powerfully. loose balls i previously thought i couldn't or would barely get to, I was surprised at how easy I managed to 'reach' them
overall my arms and chest is 'skinnier' but my upper frame actually looks wider than before. and my lower body is significantly more solid (muscle mass + fat). on the field, i definitely feel 'heavier' but also much more solid, stable, explosive. i do notice a tendency to move less - maybe a combination of less nervousness and also conservation of energy now that I have more 'mass'.
This is all quite fascinating thanks for sharing!
Such a good piece!
Gym bros often look like adult babies to me; often lacking masculine facial features and relying on chemicals to stay alert to work out - and consuming protein drinks with sweeteners like stevia, correlated with a decrease in fertility! 😢 🏋🏽♂️
Do you have any examples of modern men who have taken biomechanics to the end and are healthy and fit?
I feel like they’re probably in small villages in Europe and Africa and elsewhere ; men who haven’t faced soft modern foods, dental work or narrow shoes etc - curious if you have examples of men - or women - that you think of as “healthy” on all levels!
Thank you! 😊
haha thanks for the thoughts!
I can't say i actually know many 'gym bros' to be honest. There aren't many here in bangkok and i dont really travel in their circles.
But from what i see on the internet i can def see what you mean.
re: Do you have any examples of modern men who have taken biomechanics to the end and are healthy and fit?
>> Nobody has yet taken this process to the end but plenty of people come to mind when i think of great biomechanics. Perhaps the one that comes to mind most is when i used to run into Chechen guys when living in Moscow.
They just looked like beasts even though few of them prob went to the gym frequently.
They all had skulls like Khabib nurmagomedov
And they didn't have to try to act scary to be scary as hell haha
You must watch Anatoly on YouTube. He is a world class power lifter that pranks the biggest power lifters in the gym. It correlates perfectly with your theory. He has exceptional biomechanics and is very lean.
Haha yes I’ve seen his shorts for well over a year now
of course muscle is not needed, but it looks badass. I still find very interesting your biomechanics theory, good to know. good post.
What are your thoughts on chiropractics?
If you have unlocked your bite i think it can be helpful
If your bite is locked i think it's a hamster wheel for the same reasons i wrote about yoga here https://www.egkbiomechanics.com/p/how-i-proved-that-yoga-is-useless?utm_source=publication-search