Lecture Notes: Growing Taller at Any Age

Introduction

• The claim is that you can grow taller at any age due to bone changes.
• Example: Devon Larratt’s arm length difference due to training.
• Example: The Masai tribe in Kenya, known for height due to jumping exercises.

Scientific Basis: Wolf's Law

• Wolf's Law: Bone adapts to the load it is placed under.
• Stress types affecting growth:
  • Hormonal stress
  • Mechanical stress

Mechanical Stress and Height Growth

• Devon Larratt: Arm length difference due to repeated training.
• Bone Remodeling: Applying stress causes bones to remodel and grow.

Cycling as a Method to Grow Taller

• Netherlands example: High cycling rates correlate with taller average heights.
• Method:
  • Increase seat height to stretch legs while cycling.
  • Gradually increase seat height over time.
  • Results expected in 3-4 months.
• Study Findings: Increased saddle height stretches joints and muscles, prompting lengthening and adaptation.

Micr Fractures for Height Increase

• Concept: Micro fractures in bones can lead to growth when bones heal.
• Masai Tribe Example: Vertical jumps cause micro fractures in shins, resulting in lengthening.
• Combination Method:
  • Perform vertical jumps.
  • Use ankle weights to stretch bones post-exercise.
  • Avoid standing to prevent bone compression.
  • Consistent practice can lead to significant height gains.

Additional Exercises and Practices

• Sprinting:
  • Increases growth hormone, testosterone, and IGF-1.
  • Suggested routine: 5 sets of sprints, 20 seconds each.
• Weight Lifting:
  • Deadlifts and squats improve posture and hormone levels.

Nutritional and Supplementary Tips

• Sunlight Exposure:
  • Linked to height in the Masai tribe.
  • Coupled with red meat and raw dairy benefits.
• Boron Supplementation:
  • Helps in bone health and increases testosterone.
  • Suggested dosage: 6 mg/day initially, then 3 mg/day.

Hormonal Optimization

• Importance:
  • Necessary for effective height growth.
  • Maintain low body fat to reduce estrogen conversion.
• Posture and Sleep:
  • Proper posture and adequate sleep enhance growth potential.
  • Astronauts gain height in space due to spinal decompression.

Conclusion

• Optimize mechanical stress and hormonal health for height growth.
• Watch the follow-up video for more on hormonal optimization.

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Note: The original video is part of a two-part series on height gain.