It's not easy to have a deformity in a society that puts so much stock into visual appearance. And I can understand why. We're biologically wired to want to exclude "inferior stock" from the genetic pool. That's not to say that people with deformities are genetically inferior, just that our ape brains might see it … Continue reading Dealing with self-confidence when you have a hole in your chest
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How to make your own Vacuum Bell for under $30
Proper safety precautions must be followed or you may hurt yourself during construction. If you have the money you're better off just buying a well made VB. It will be far less of a hassle and you're guaranteed quality or your money back. With that out of the way, here's how you can build your … Continue reading How to make your own Vacuum Bell for under $30
The Vacuum Bell is not a cure, it’s a tool
A lot of people see the results that I've had with my program and assume that it's because of the Vacuum Bell, when in reality the VB is just a tool, one of many that I use. To assume that it's the VB that's giving me these results is like seeing a mechanic fix a … Continue reading The Vacuum Bell is not a cure, it’s a tool
How posture may affect your chest
I've maintained for a while now that posture is essential in chest development and that poor posture was a major contributor for why I developed my PE in childhood. Indeed, it was after I fixed my posture that I started noticing lasting results from my program. Each of our ribs attaches to two vertebra on … Continue reading How posture may affect your chest
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