The Basic Beginner’s Routine has all the crucial elements of a successful workout plan. Still, this routine may not fit everyone’s individual needs for growth. That’s because there isn’t such a thing as a magic, one-size-fits-all routine. And for this reason, the Basic’s Beginner’s Routine is just a general guideline. Routines similar to it have worked for thousands of men, but it still may be too intense—or maybe even too light—for you. Every man’s penis is different. Not all penises are as physically fit as one another, nor are they the same anatomically.
From the anatomy standpoint, an example of how each man’s penis is different involves the tunica—a tissue that surrounds the penis just beneath the skin. The tunica is a multi-layered, tendon-like tissue that governs the size of the penis. It is extremely strong. Most penises have two layers of tunica. Some penises, however, have only one layer of tunica; others have three.1 It has been suggested that perhaps men gain quicker (or slower) depending on how many layers of tunica they have. Regardless, the unique anatomy of your penis and your genetics will presumably play a crucial part in how your penis reacts to certain exercises and routines, and ultimately how much your penis grows. Just as important as the anatomy of your penis—and possibly even more important—is the fitness level of your penis. That is, how physically fit is your penis? How often is your penis put to work? How often do you get an erection, masturbate, or have sex?
A man who masturbates or has sex only once or twice a week has a less physically fit penis than a man who has sex daily. Similarly, a man whose average sex session is no more than ten minutes has a weaker penis than a man who typically has sex for an hour or more. Simply put, a man who uses his penis more has a more physically fit penis.
These two differences—anatomy and fitness—can cause problems with a set routine. For instance, a man with a weak penis may find that Basic’s Beginner’s Routine is too intense for him. Or a man with a strong, fit penis may find that the Basic Beginner’s Routine is not intense enough.
For comparison, it’s easy to find out what works for you while exercising at the gym. You lift the highest amount of weight possible, or “max out,” and then base your workouts off that weight. Because there is no way to find your max when performing penis exercises, you may be going way beyond your max and over-training, or way below it and under-training—and therefore stopping yourself from gaining without even knowing it.
Let’s say, for example, that you’re bench pressing and your max is 200 pounds. But let’s pretend you don’t know your max. You’re exercising in the dark. You start out lifting only fifty pounds for a few weeks, but this isn’t enough weight to cause any growth (you’re under-training). So you decide to bump it up a notch and lift 300 pounds (which is way past over-training). Not only do you not grow, but you also have a broken rib cage from dropping the weight on your chest.
This is exactly what is going on when you perform penis exercises—you’re exercising “in the dark.” Fortunately, there is one way to combat this in the dark exercising, and it involves that all-important principle of performing penis exercises.
The most important thing you can do is pay attention to your body clues—they are more important than any set number of reps, time, or routine. As you know, your body clues let you know when to increase the intensity and when to step back.
As you advance, use the body clue cheat sheet, in Chapter 11, along with the general guideline below to help direct you:
Ø * If you have healthy body clues and you are gaining, then you are on the right track.
Ø If you have healthy body clues—or no clear indication of unhealthy body clues—and you are not gaining, then you are most likely not using enough intensity. Gradually bump it up until you start gaining.
Ø If you have unhealthy body clues and you are not gaining, then you need more rest and less intensity.