Exercise Scientist Critiques Clavicular’s Looksmaxxing “Science”
In a Nutshell
Dr. Mike critiques Clavicular's looksmaxxing regimen, highlighting dangerous practices including testosterone use starting at age 14, daily crystal methamphetamine (Desoxyn) for appetite suppression, 7.5mg daily Accutane, and intentional bone trauma to simulate cheekbone prominence. These interventions carry serious health risks like early growth plate closure, cardiac damage, liver toxicity, and potential permanent neurological changes, with teenagers being particularly vulnerable due to poor long-term decision-making. Natural alternatives like maintaining 10-15% body fat through diet are recommended as safer approaches to achieving desired facial aesthetics.
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Dr. Mike from RP Strength critiques Clavicular's looksmaxxing practices. Clavicular is described as a very nice looking young man who appears to have used various enhancement methods. The critique focuses on the scientific validity and health implications of his approaches.
Clavicular began injecting testosterone at 14 years old, starting with 300 mg of testosterone, which he continued until age 16. He claims natural puberty wasn't optimized for the modern world. This dosage represents double the replacement dose. The stated goal was to look more mature.
Dr. Mike explains that exogenous testosterone at high doses carries significant risks including early growth plate closure, which prevents reaching full height potential. Neurological development may be altered, potentially leading to increased confrontational and violent behavior throughout life, along with reduced intelligence, particularly in verbal fluency.
Dr. Mike argues that facial symmetry and relationships between facial features determine attractiveness more than raw masculinity. Examples of attractive men with less robust facial features include Orlando Bloom as Legolas. The Gigachad and Kyriakos are mentioned as examples of extreme masculinity.
Dr. Mike emphasizes that teenagers often make short-sighted trade-off choices due to intense social pressures. He notes that people typically realize in their 20s that the teenage social sphere was not as totalistic as it seemed. The concern is that decisions made as teenagers can have lasting effects into adulthood.
Clavicular reports taking testosterone every single day along with 7.5 mg of Accutane daily. Accutane is noted as having serious side effects including liver damage. Dr. Mike questions whether blood work is being conducted and notes that the high testosterone use may not improve appearance but still requires Accutane to manage acne side effects.
Clavicular uses crystal methamphetamine, specifically mentioning Desoxyn (prescribed methamphetamine) at very low therapeutic dosages as a substitute for Adderall. The stated purposes are stimulant effects and lean maxing through appetite suppression.
Dr. Mike warns that all amphetamine-related stimulants are harmful to cardiac health, increase blood pressure, severely interfere with sleep quality and quantity, and disrupt muscle growth. Behavioral effects include wide-open eyes and overly precise speech patterns.
Dr. Mike recommends a fat loss diet as the best method for achieving sunken cheeks, noting that fat loss occurs throughout the body including the face. He states that literature suggests 10-15% body fat is the range most women find attractive in men.
Clavicular describes bone smashing as intentionally creating swelling to simulate zygomatic prominence before going out. He uses the swelling strategically and covers inflammation with makeup.
Dr. Mike clarifies that actual bone degradation would require medical attention. The practice involves punching to generate bruising. While bones can grow back stronger after trauma, DIY approaches risk asymmetrical results, blood vessel damage, and other complications. Professional maxillofacial cosmetic surgery is recommended for any bone structure changes.
Dr. Mike wishes Clavicular well and acknowledges the desire to maximize attractiveness is understandable. However, he expresses concern about the cost-benefit ratio, particularly for those under 20 years old.
For adults, Dr. Mike suggests that doing about one-third of Clavicular's practices might represent reasonable trade-offs if appearance maximization is a priority. For those under 20, the vast majority of these practices are considered poor choices.
Dr. Mike notes that for every person who appears to handle these interventions well, approximately 10 others experience negative outcomes. Failed attempts may result in individuals becoming known as the "weird looksmaxing kid" rather than achieving social success.
Dr. Mike affirms that wanting to become as good-looking as possible is laudable. Recommended approaches include getting jacked, maintaining approximately 15% body fat, developing confidence, having interesting things to say, being entertaining, and maintaining basic hygiene like brushing hair and teeth.
He emphasizes that trade-offs and downsides cannot be undone and that extreme interventions should be saved for adulthood rather than attempted during teenage years.
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