Does Masturbation Affect Muscle Growth? (what science says)

From the dawn of mankind, every lifter has asked themselves the same question: “Does masturbation affect my gains?”. You may have heard a gym bro telling you not to fap if you’re serious about maximizing muscle growth, or maybe you’ve read an online article claiming masturbation does not affect muscle growth at all. So, which one is right? Today, we’re finally answering this hard question, once and for all. Where does the theory come from? The belief around the internet is that masturbation lowers your testosterone, negatively impacting your gains. If you’re not familiar with testosterone, it’s an androgenic hormone that plays a vital role in the development of male characteristics in the body and plays an important role in muscle protein synthesis, especially after a workout. By having lower testosterone levels, you may be missing out on some precious muscle gains. But does the current evidence support this claim? Watch this video to find out! [FREE BOOK] CLAI
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