Fap or No Fap: Which Builds More Muscle?

Could masturbation lead to greater muscle growth? There is often the argument that by abstaining from masturbation or engaging in “no fap”, your testosterone will increase and that increased testosterone will lead to more muscle gains. However, this research is highly debated, meaning that there is no conclusive evidence one way or the other.

How can masturbation create more muscle growth, then? Well, if you take a look at masturbation as a form of recovery aid, then you’re starting to paint a different picture.

When it comes to masturbation, many will say that they feel more relaxed after climaxing. The science supports this notion as it has been shown that serotonin levels rise after sex or masturbation. If this could be used as a pre-sleep ritual then would it help those who are often restless at night to get a better night’s sleep and in the process experience better muscle recovery and ultimately more muscle gains?

As we know, for natural lifters, recovery is the one of the most important parts of the muscle building equation. If you can boost your recovery, you will likely be able to increase the amount of muscle you are able to build in the long run.

Thus, it might make sense that if you are going to partake, that you should do so before bedtime to give yourself a better night’s sleep, especially after hard training.

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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).