Does sex/masturbation have a negative effect on gaining strength? Does it decrease the amount of protein your body has? Or is all just an old wives tale?
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Does sex/masturbation have a negative effect on gaining strength? Does it decrease the amount of protein your body has? Or is all just an old wives tale?
Yes, it does. Never do either. Ever. Not if you want to be strong like bull.
Ok, I believe you (because you are Mark Rippetoe), but please give me some scientific and anecdotal evidence.
Mark,
I'm guessing this is one of the reasons you stopped competing.
It is the ONLY reason I stopped competing. And it's damed sure too late to start back now.
As for the science, ask yourself this question: do I know any porn stars that squat 600? No, my friend, you don't. And there you have it.
haha. Maybe they are too busy to train hard? Sex is just a physical activity though right, I mean I wouldn't think it would interfere anymore than jogging.
As for the latter, keep in mind it's hard to deadlift if one's blind with hairy palms.
hhhh just dont do it close to your workout.
would you really stop it if i told you to? no