While men globally are embracing the "looksmaxing" trend – an effort to maximize physical attractiveness through exercise and cosmetic procedures – a 20-year-old, self-dubbed "The Crooked Man", has sparked a social media storm by doing the opposite. He undertook a bizarre experiment for over 300 days, focusing his training solely on one side of his body to become as asymmetrical as possible.
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"The Crooked Man" with one shoulder bulging after a long period of one-sided training. *Photo: thecrookedman10* |
To achieve this goal, the young man adopted an extreme training regimen for nearly one year. He concentrated all his effort on his left trapezius and shoulder muscles, completely neglecting his right side. Alongside this unbalanced workout intensity, "The Crooked Man" maintained a protein-rich diet, including minced beef, eggs, sardines, goat yogurt, and protein supplements. After 300 days, his body transformed abnormally, with one shoulder visibly elevated and muscles bulging, presenting a stark contrast to the normal state of the other side.
However, medical experts have voiced concerns about this challenge. Suhail Hussain, a general practitioner in the UK, noted, "While it might bring some short-term positive changes like increased muscle mass, overall, the risks far outweigh the benefits."
He expressed particular worry about the imbalanced development of muscle groups and joints, leading to a loss of natural equilibrium. The doctor explained that overdeveloping one muscle group can result in spinal misalignment, exert excessive pressure on specific joints, cause injuries due to other muscle groups compensating, and lead to chronic pain.
"The human body is inherently designed for symmetry and balance," he stated. "Intentionally disrupting this equilibrium by forcing excessive muscle growth will lead to long-term consequences for the musculoskeletal system, without providing any actual health benefits."
Although this man's challenge has garnered significant attention on social media, experts advise against following suit. Strength training, which emphasizes full-body balance and coordination, plays a more crucial role than mere aesthetic goals, helping to protect joints, prevent injuries, and maintain daily functional abilities.
According to Kormedi, Times of India
