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the information on this page does so entirely at his or her own risk. There
may be contradicting reports or explanations with
respect to the outcomes/methods of the shinbone or lumbar routine as compared
to past updates. As a reminder è All explanations,
assumptions, guesses, and theories on this website are based PURELY from observations
& success stories. Please review the recent findings on this website
carefully and use your best judgment. Feel free to disagree with our
explanations and do whatever you want. My job as a journalist is done here. Thanks
– Sky.
Note: All serious shinbone
experimenters are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
to review the FAQs below prior to following the shinbone routine.
Responded by: Sky
Did
Vulcrum achieve any growth beyond the 2.5 inches? Wasn't he supposed to
contact you by now?
- Vulcrum reported that he indeed grew about 2.5 inches (from 5 feet 2 inch
to 5 feet 4.5 inch) in the legs within the first 5 months of doing the
routine daily. He was growing at an incredibly fast rate, a little bit every
other week or so. Vulcrum was confident that much of his growth was
due to the shinbone routine because prior to beginning the routine, he
hasn’t seen much natural growth for the past year. But after
the 2.5 inches gain, he continued the routine (sprinting hard, sitting with
weights) for more than 4 weeks straight and didn't see any growth during this
time... that's when he decided to call it quits.. that's the last time we
heard from him.. maybe he should have ramped up the intensity by jogging w/ 8
or 10 lb ankle weights to create more microfractures. Perhaps, he should have
increased the amount of iron plates while sitting. There may be a limit to
how much one can grow in the legs... maybe 3 inches is the maximum.. but we
don't know for sure.
What’s
difference between jogging with ankle weights and jumping with ankle weights?
- There’s really no difference. You can do either of them. But most
experimenters prefer jogging with ankle weights due to better range of movement
and comfort.
Instead
of jogging, should I run with ankle weights?
- It’s not necessary to do so due to risk of injury. But you can try.
Should
I jog with ankle weights in the morning? Or sit with iron plates in the evening?
- Correct
method: In order to effectively stretch out the microfractures
in the legs, you should follow the shinbone routine a few hours before
bedtime è
jog with ankle weights, then immediately sit or lie down with iron plates to
stretch out the microfractures, and then go to sleep immediately to allow the
fractures to heal. See sample routine below.
- Wrong
method #1: Jog
with weights at 8 AM, and then sit with iron plates at 10 PM before bedtime,
then go to sleep. This method is NOT correct and
you’re unlikely to grow taller. By jogging in the morning, you may
create lots of microfractures; however, these fractures will compress very
very fast possibly within an hour of standing. Thus, by sitting with iron
plates at 10 PM, the microfractures are no longer there thus any stretching
afterward would prove ineffective.
- Wrong
method #2: Jog
with weights at 8 PM for 1 hour, and then immediately sit with iron plates at
9 PM for 1 hour + 15 minutes. Finished the routine at 10:15 PM, then walk
around the room for 20 minutes. This method is NOT correct. After
finished jogging with ankle weights and sitting with iron plates, you should
go to sleep immediately. You’re defeating the purpose by walking around
because the “stretched” microfractures may quickly compress due
to standing/walking.
The
explanations above are great.. but just to be clear, can you plz outline a
sample routine?
- SAMPLE
shinbone routine:
9 pm: Begin jogging with 10 pound
ankle weights for 40 minutes to create microfractures.
9:40 pm: Finished jogging. Take a
few minutes to rest and immediately get ready to stretch out the
microfractures by sitting or lying down with iron plates.
9:45 pm: Begin sitting or lying
down with 30 pound iron plates for 1 hour non-stop.
10:45 pm: Finished sitting/lying
with iron plates. Take an 8-minute break to restore normal blood circulation
from the legs to the body. Do NOT walk or stand.
10:55 pm: Resume sitting or lying
down with 30 pound iron plates for 40 minutes non-stop.
11:35 pm: Finished sitting/lying
with iron plates. Go to sleep immediately to allow the stretched
microfractures to heal and recover. Do NOT stand or walk around because you
may compress the shinbone.
Where
can I purchase the ankle weights or iron plates?
- For ankle weights & iron plates, try Wal-mart (recommended), Dick’s Sporting Goods, etc. Or google for
such keywords.
How is
jogging with ankle weights more effective than running or sprinting?
- In terms of microfractures, it is now believed that jogging w/ ankle
weights is generally most effective. Jogging w/ ankle weights will likely be
5 times more effective than kicking. To put things in perspective, based on
level of potency in terms of creating microfractures:
1) jogging w/ ankle weights (MOST
effective to cause microfractures)
2) sprinting
3) running/jumping
4) jogging
5) kicking
6) biking (LEAST effective to cause microfractures)
Should
I do like 2,000 kicks with ankle weights to create microfractures before
sitting w/ weights?
- There may be contradicting reports or explanations with respect to the shinbone
methods such as kicking. Anyhow, as of now, it is believed that kicking would
NOT sufficiently create microfractures due to lack of ground-impact exercise.
Is it
possible that I may end up with disproportional legs with the shinbone
routine?
- VERY RARE but the shinbone routine may lead to disproportional legs.
Evan is making sure that his legs are growing equally in length by comparing
his legs daily before bedtime. To effectively prevent disproportional growth,
experimenters are advised to always use equal amounts of weights while
jogging or while lying down with iron plates.
Where
will the growth mostly occur with the shinbone routine?
- The growth will occur in the shinbone (lower legs). You’re unlikely
to notice any growth in the thigh bone.
I’m
16 y/o.. is the shinbone routine safe for me? Would the routine accelerate
the closure of my growth plates?
- We don’t know. You need to speak to an endocrinologist. Remember,
there are always risks associated with all height increase techniques including
limb lengthening surgery.
I’m
36 y/o… would I benefit from this routine as well?
- We think so.. but time will tell as more people try it out.
What’s
the advantage and downside of sprinting?
- Sprinting would create lots of hgh production; however, it’s very
difficult to sprint because this exercise requires an incredible burst of
energy. If you’re not used to it, you may likely experience ear
popping, fast heart rates, extreme fatigue, etc. Jogging with ankle weights
is believed to be well-tolerated and more effective than sprinting with
respect to developing microfractures.
Can you
give me a rundown regarding Evan’s latest discovery?
- Firstly, Evan is 23 years old and he hasn’t grown anything since age
20. On the other hand, Vulcrum is a 16 year teenager and there's doubt
whether his growth was due to a growth spurt or the routine. Well, Evan basically
slaps skeptics in the face by proving that one can grow taller even if plates
were or almost closed. Secondly, Evan justified the notion that one can grow taller
with only microfractures and stretching w/ weights (NO hgh production
needed). Thirdly, he’s smarter than others because he knows the
exact secret of the routine, which is:
jog w/ wts to create microfractures first, then lie down to stretch them,
and then sleep immediately without standing so the healing process may occur.
All 3
steps take place immediately after another and the fight against compression
or so-called earth's gravity may prevail.
Do I
need to take any growth hormone products in addition to following the
shinbone routine?
- According to Evan, you do NOT need excessive amount of hgh production for height
growth after puberty. The two most important ingredients are: jogging to create microfractures and
then sitting with iron plates to stretch them out afterward.
Should
I jog 30 or 60 minutes w/ weights daily?
- You probably know your body better than anyone else. Whatever brings you
quicker growth then go for it.
Should
I jog with ankle weights non-stop for 40 minutes?
- According to Evan, it may not be necessary to wear your body out like
that. You may jog w/ weights non-stop for 15 minutes, then take 1 or 2-minute
break, and then jog again for another 15 minutes, etc. And then immediately
sit or lie down with iron plates to stretch them out.
Why
must I sit or lie down with iron plates immediately after intensive jogging?
- It is believed that microfractures heal very very fast possibly within
an hour of standing. Thus, you need to stretch them out right away.
If I
follow the new shinbone routine for 3 weeks and see no growth.. what should I
do?
- If you don’t see at least 1/4 inch (0.63 centimeter) within 3
weeks, then perhaps your routine either lacks intensity or sufficient duration.
Instead of jogging with 5 lb ankle weights each leg for 30 minutes and lying
down with iron plates for 1 hour, try to jog with 8 lb each leg for 45
minutes and lying down with iron plates for 90 minutes. Also, when jogging w/ weights, make sure
that your feet hit the ground strongly to effectively develop microfractures.
What
should I do to achieve 1/4 inch (0.63 cm) by the end of the third week?
- As discussed above, for quicker growth you should focus on jogging
in longer duration and adding more ankle weights, etc.
How can
I contact Evan?
- Evan isn’t available for comments. But his pictures may be available
on this website if he can grow a 1 or 2 inches taller by fall 2007.
When I
sit or lie down with 25 lb iron plates each leg.. should the iron plates
touch the ground or suspend in the air?
- If the iron plates touch the ground, then it’s useless. You
should allow the iron plates to suspend in the air at all times.
Should
I sit with 25 lb iron plate each leg for 2 hours non-stop?
- We do NOT recommend that. You should sit for 1 to 1 hour and a half,
then take 5-minute break to restore normal blood circulation to the legs, and
then resume sitting for another hour w/ iron plates.
I’m
concerned about my knees b/c the new shinbone routine seems dangerous..
should I consult with my physician first?
- You may choose to speak with your physician. Also keep in mind that due to
medical liability, doctors will likely tell you to NOT follow the shinbone
routine. It’s really a judgment call. The decision is yours. Our
disclaimer is: Any person following the information on
this page does so entirely at his or her own risk. No person is to be held
responsible for the use/misuse of this information. Consult your physician or
health care professional before performing any new exercise or exercise
techniques. Never disregard or ignore professional medical advice because of
something you have read on this site!
What’s
the best way to prevent knee injury from jogging w/ ankle wts or lying down
with heavy iron plates? Will my knees suffer in the long-term, say 10 years
down the road?
- To prevent unexpected knee
injuries, our shinbone experimenters have learned to listen to their body and
go one step at a time. For instance, start out jogging with 6 lb each leg in
the first week, and then increase to 10 lb each leg probably a few weeks
later. In any event, if you’re afraid to start the shinbone routine due
to medical reasons, then don’t do it. Any long-term effects? Maybe
we’re wrong.. but if you were to follow the shinbone routine for only 6
or 12 months, you’re unlikely to experience any knee problems in the
long run. Look at professional sprinters or runners, these guys have been
banging their knees on concrete surface for years and years. There are always
risks associated with everything that you do. Limb lengthening surgery even
has its downsides. Question is, how far are you willing to go beyond what others think
is safe and how bad do you want to grow taller?
Practically,
what’ the difference between the shinbone routine and limb lengthening
surgery?
** Shinbone routine:
Pros:
·
Routine only requires 2 hours or more nightly
·
Generally well-tolerated and pain-free
·
Costs less than $100 US to purchase equipments
·
Possibly takes 2 to 4 weeks to grow 1/4 inch
(0.64 centimeter)
·
Could possibly grow a few inches taller in a
year for under $100
Cons:
·
Generally well-tolerated but may cause some
muscle or joint pain in legs
·
INFREQUENT but may cause knee pain in
short-term; no research on long-term
·
VERY RARE but may lead to disproportional legs
·
Success rate may not be 100% if lack
intensity, commitment, consistency
** Limb lengthening surgery:
Pros:
·
100% guaranteed to grow
Cons:
·
Surgical procedure & post-op physical
therapy may consume your life for 2 years because you’re unable to walk
(must give up your job, girlfriend, etc)
·
Extremely painful (esp. during elongation
process) within the first year. Patients described their experience as
“an agonizingly painful ordeal” and “pain is like an ocean
that sucks her under again and again”.
·
Risks of infection, limb disfiguration (as in China &
other cheap clinics), amputation, and additional surgeries
·
Extremely expensive - cost estimates from limb
lengthening surgery and 2-year post-op are as follows: 1/4 inch = $15,000 US;
1 inch = $60,000; 2 inches = $120,000 or more. It’s
cheaper to have limb lengthening procedure outside of the US; however,
its complication or infection rate is often higher.
Hey
there.. I’ve been jogging with 10 lb each leg for the past week and
sitting with 35 lb each leg… my knees hurt a little bit.. is it normal?
- Due to medical liability, I’m not sure if I’m allowed to
tell you what’s normal or abnormal. I’m not a doctor. In any
event, if the knees hurt a bit, then stop the routine for a day or two and
see what happens. Just be very patient and listen to your body. You may
choose to resume once the pain subsides. If severe pain develops and
persists, then stop the routine. Shinbone experimenters may choose to take 1500mg glucosamine
sulfate tablets (available over the counter) daily or every other day to
provide anti-pressure cushion for the knees.
Is
there a limit to how much one can grow in the legs with this routine?
- We really have no idea. It is believed that one may grow up to 3 inches
in the lower legs. I’m hopeful that someone will someday prove us
wrong.
Is it
possible to lengthen the thigh bone?
- It’s not impossible but for the past 3 years, we haven’t
found out a way yet. With ground impact exercises like running or jogging w/
weights, reports from past experimenters suggest that the shinbone has the
greatest potential of developing microfractures, then the thigh bone, and
lastly the spine (LEAST likely to benefit from any microfractures thus
explain our failure in spinal growth). The shinbone is capable of growth due
to its close contact to the ground which leads to the development of
microfractures.
After
creating so much microfractures by jogging w/ weights, I tend to experience
some “stretching” sensations in my lower legs after sitting with
30 pound iron plates each leg for 1 hour.. I even experience such sensations
during sleep too.. it feels great actually because my legs are relaxed.. did
any of your experimenters report this?
- Yes, people reported this. It may be a sign of growth.
I have
bad knees.. I don’t think I would tolerate sitting with 25 pounds each
leg.. what must I do?
- We really have no idea. Doctors would normally advise you to not follow
our routine. Again, it’s a judgment call. Listen to your body and go
slow if you were to follow the routine.
I’d
like to try out the newly modified shinbone routine.. if so, how should I
eat? What to avoid?
- Experimenters should cut down on junk foods, avoid sugar foods at all
costs, drink lots of milk daily, and eat high protein foods.
Is it
okay to masturbate?
- Yes, it’s o.k. Masturbation will not affect the development of
microfractures or growth.
According
to latest modified shinbone routine, I notice that you guys didn’t
include hard-core biking as part of the routine. Isn’t biking-induced HGH
production vital for height growth?
- This is a very complicated problem.
For the past years, we’ve been struggling to understand the
relationship between HGH production, microfractures, and height growth.
It’s unknown whether adults whose growth plates have closed should need
all 3 ingredients as above for height growth. As of now for the shinbone
routine, we only recommend jogging with ankle weights and sitting with iron
plates. Biking is optional at this time because it does not generate
microfractures. Use your own judgment and do whatever you want. If you have a
better rationale, plz email us.
Where
can I find Vulcrum and Evan’s success story?
- Evan’s story is listed at the bottom of this page.. just scroll
down.
- For complete details about Vulcrum’s success story, Click here!
Should
I bike vigorously with a high saddle seat to lengthen my legs?
- There may be some success stories regarding this method; however, thus
far we haven’t received any credible sources or documentations. Biking
may help to stimulate lots of HGH production; however, it’s highly
unlikely to cause microfractures due to lack of ground-impact forces.
Biking vigorously may help to make your bones tired, which is a good thing
but again microfractures cannot be stimulated by this. Thus, as for the
shinbone routine, it is optional. As of now, we only recommend jogging with
ankle weights.
How and
when should I jog with ankle weights?
- You should jog with ankle weights before bedtime. You can jog,
in place, in your home. Or, you may jog outside on the street – be sure
to wear a long sweatpants to “hide” the ankle weights on the
shinbone – or else, people will stare at your ankle wts. Most of our
experimenters prefer to jog w/ ankle wts, in place, or even jog around their
home. It’s just convenient that way.
When should
I sit or lie down with iron plates?
- You should sit or lie down with iron plates before bedtime and then go to
sleep immediately. Do NOT stand or walk around because you may compress the
microfractures.
Should
I sleep with ankle weights at night? Would
I grow faster that way?
- We
do NOT recommend sleeping with ankle weights. More than 95% of
experimenters reported that this method is very uncomfortable. You may often
lose sleep and wake up in the middle of the night because it is very
uncomfortable. Sitting or lying down with iron plates before bedtime
seemingly appears more effective because you’re able to use more
weights.
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