The following is a chapter taken from the book: The Ultimate Guide To Male Enhancement.
Editor’s note: Some of the concepts below (e.g.- microtears) apply to muscle building and are used as an example of work, but may not apply to male enhancement specifically.
Are you a “Hardgainer”?
There are quite a few trainees who have not had success with male enhancement techniques. Many of these trainees consider themselves “hardgainers.” But what is a true hardgainer?
For one, we have to accept there are going to be some individuals who, for whatever reason, make gains quickly and easily. This could be due to genetics, high EQ, a disciplined mindset, or a combination of the above.
There are many attributes self–professed hardgainers see as obstacles to their training. Here are some common causes/excuses:
● Low EQ
● “Steel cord” (tough septum)
● Multiple layers of/tough tunicae
● Injuries
● Mental blocks
EQ can be a very real limitation. You should have a high–degree of EQ before embarking on a full routine.
To address the perceived physical limitations listed above, the problem with those assessments is there’s no true control to compare it to. How do you judge if they have tough tunicae and the like unless you have something to
compare it to?
There are more than a few trainees who practice a strange cycle of training and recurring injury. Real cases where trainees injure themselves repeatedly should be investigated to determine if there’s a structural problem with the penis and with the routines/training methods in question. Often, trainees in this situation fail to get adequate medical reviews to determine what, if any, injuries might be occurring. It’s likely there’s a psychological component to this action which allows you to make excuses for your training failures.
The latter part of the last paragraph goes into the mental block portion of this section. Besides the huge number of men who are aware of the concept of “male enhancement” but who make excuses for not attempting it. There are those who have barely crossed over from this category but are insistent on creating mental barriers to their potential success.
Male Enhancement is NOT Magic
Male enhancement isn’t magic. It’s not quick–fix. It’s not a Minute Rice solution to a very real problem. Male enhancement is work and dedication. There are five basic components to male enhancement success.
● The right exercises – Are you doing the exercises that are appropriate for you to reach your goals? If you’re only doing length exercises, but want to gain girth, you’re not going to be successful.
● The right intensity – Are you using the right level of intensity to get the gains you want? Think of it this way – you can curl one–pound dumbbells all day long and you’ll never get huge biceps.
● The right repetitions – Are you doing enough repetitions to create the microtears needed to facilitate growth? On the other side of the above example, if you curl a 150–pound dumbbell, but if you only do one rep, you’re never going to build those biceps.
● The right duration – Are you working out long enough? And, just as importantly, taking the right amount of rest days. Without rest, your body will not be able to recuperate and grow.
● The right consistency – Are you exercising consistently or do you miss your scheduled workouts? Using traditional exercise as an example again, the guy who works out sporadically – coming to the gym just now and then, when he has time, isn’t going to see the gains the guy sees who is at the gym religiously five days a week.
If you think you’re a hardgainer, honestly review these five facets of success. Missing out on just one of them may be the real reason you aren’t seeing the results you were hoping for.