How to hypertrophy the zygomaticus muscle (moderately high IQ thread, hollowcheekcels GTFIH)

[chadjohnathan]

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How does the zygomaticus contribute to facial aesthetics?
The zygomaticus muscle originates at the outer part of the cheekbone and runs all the way to the corner of the mouth. The function of this muscle is to pull the outer ends of your mouth upward and outward when smiling. For this reason, it runs completely along the zygo muscles that contribute to submalar hollowing. For this reason, enlargement of the zygomaticus muscle can contribute to a hollow cheek look. It lifts skin further off the the maxilla, creating shadowing under the zygos.

Why can the zygomaticus major hypertrophy more effectively than other facial muscles?
We know that type II muscle fibers have much higher growth potential than type I fibers, but only get activated with high levels of effort
(motor unit recruitment). Muscles that endure sustained contractions are typically higher in type I fibers, which are more resistant to fatigue. The soleus, for example, which is constanttly working during walking and running, is primarily type I fiber dominant. The zygomaticus major, however, doesn't endure consistent contractions throughout the day. This is why you might get tired after smiling for a prolonged period of time. Good evidence for this is demonstrated in "Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear"

Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear - PMC

The middle ear muscles have vital roles, yet their precise function in hearing and protection remains unclear. To better understand the function of these muscles in humans, the morphology, fiber composition, and metabolic properties of nine tensor ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The zygomaticus major exhibited even higher fast twict muscle fiber dominance than quad muscles, bicep muscles, and the masseter.
How to maximize hypertrophy in any muscle
Muscle hypertrophy is maximized with high degrees of mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment.
Mechanical tension: slow contraction velocity
Motor unit recruitment: high degrees of effort, high central motor command
For this reason, an isometric is just as effectve for hypertrophy as an isotonic exercise, if not more effective. Because the zygomaticus cannot be traditionally loaded with weight, we need to incorporate isometric exercises to grow it.

Applying this to the zygomaticus

Because the zygomaticus is responsible for lifting the cheeks (smiling), we can do a smiling exercise to hypertrophy it.
The most effective isometrics consist of around 3-5 reps, each held for 3 seconds and with rest time to dissipate CNS fatigue.

GENERAL PROTOCOL

1. Smile as quickly as possible a few times for the post activation potentiation effect
2. Wait 15 seconds to maximize effect
3. Smile as hard as possible (enough to cause discomfort and mild shaking) for 3 seconds
4. Wait 5 seconds
5. Repeat 3 times
6. Follow this protocol every other day

THIS TAKES LIKE 1 MINUTE THREE TIMES A WEEK

 

[chadjohnathan]

nobody gonna read this and imma gatekeep

 

[jeoyw9192]

nobody gonna read this and imma gatekeep

I've been quite interested in the general of training facial muscles so appreciate this; what would u say about others like malaris, mentalis, etc?

 

[ogur4ek]

smiling is gonna give me hollow cheeks alr bet

 

[welldeveloppedmxlla]

Yoo, mouth open or close? While smiling i mean

 

[starencloves]

if you believe a word of this thread rope

 

[chadjohnathan]

if you believe a word of this thread rope

i'd rope if i didn't have the common sense to understand this thread

 

[chadjohnathan]

Yoo, mouth open or close? While smiling i mean

closed is easier, in theory it doesn't matter as long as the sides of mouths are moving up

 

[chadjohnathan]

I've been quite interested in the general of training facial muscles so appreciate this; what would u say about others like malaris, mentalis, etc?

interesting idea. i think that overly hypertrophying certain muscles in the face may end up making you look more bloated than chiseled. also, you won't see good results unless you understand the function of each muscle, if the contractions are voluntary, and the muscle is comprised of primarily type 2 fibers

 

[welldeveloppedmxlla]

closed is easier, in theory it doesn't matter as long as the sides of mouths are moving up

Would it take a decent amount of time to see significant or at least visible results? I suppose?

 

[jeoyw9192]

interesting idea. i think that overly hypertrophying certain muscles in the face may end up making you look more bloated than chiseled. also, you won't see good results unless you understand the function of each muscle, if the contractions are voluntary, and the muscle is comprised of primarily type 2 fibers

Yeah definitely; in the case of ur masseter also if ur insertions are high set closer to ur zygos then ur just gonna look bloated if u chew hard stuff hypertrophy wise. That also affects ur temporalis or smth right?

 

[chadjohnathan]

Yeah definitely; in the case of ur masseter also if ur insertions are high set closer to ur zygos then ur just gonna look bloated if u chew hard stuff hypertrophy wise. That also affects ur temporalis or smth right?

yeah ig u kinda have to gauge your insertions before trying anything. planety of people end up resorting to masseter botox to decrease bloated appearance. you don't want to increase nasolabial folds either.

 

[chadjohnathan]

Would it take a decent amount of time to see significant or at least visible results? I suppose?

same as any muscle

 

[Hunter]

SKIP TO THE BOTTOM FOR HOW TO APPLY ADVICE
How does the zygomaticus contribute to facial aesthetics?
The zygomaticus muscle originates at the outer part of the cheekbone and runs all the way to the corner of the mouth. The function of this muscle is to pull the outer ends of your mouth upward and outward when smiling. For this reason, it runs completely along the zygo muscles that contribute to submalar hollowing. For this reason, enlargement of the zygomaticus muscle can contribute to a hollow cheek look. It lifts skin further off the the maxilla, creating shadowing under the zygos.

View attachment 4333295View attachment 4333299

Why can the zygomaticus major hypertrophy more effectively than other facial muscles?
We know that type II muscle fibers have much higher growth potential than type I fibers, but only get activated with high levels of effort
(motor unit recruitment). Muscles that endure sustained contractions are typically higher in type I fibers, which are more resistant to fatigue. The soleus, for example, which is constanttly working during walking and running, is primarily type I fiber dominant. The zygomaticus major, however, doesn't endure consistent contractions throughout the day. This is why you might get tired after smiling for a prolonged period of time. Good evidence for this is demonstrated in "Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear"

Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear - PMC

The middle ear muscles have vital roles, yet their precise function in hearing and protection remains unclear. To better understand the function of these muscles in humans, the morphology, fiber composition, and metabolic properties of nine tensor ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The zygomaticus major exhibited even higher fast twict muscle fiber dominance than quad muscles, bicep muscles, and the masseter.
How to maximize hypertrophy in any muscle
Muscle hypertrophy is maximized with high degrees of mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment.
Mechanical tension: slow contraction velocity
Motor unit recruitment: high degrees of effort, high central motor command
For this reason, an isometric is just as effectve for hypertrophy as an isotonic exercise, if not more effective. Because the zygomaticus cannot be traditionally loaded with weight, we need to incorporate isometric exercises to grow it.
View attachment 4333345
Applying this to the zygomaticus

Because the zygomaticus is responsible for lifting the cheeks (smiling), we can do a smiling exercise to hypertrophy it.
The most effective isometrics consist of around 3-5 reps, each held for 3 seconds and with rest time to dissipate CNS fatigue.

GENERAL PROTOCOL

1. Smile as quickly as possible a few times for the post activation potentiation effect
2. Wait 15 seconds to maximize effect
3. Smile as hard as possible (enough to cause discomfort and mild shaking) for 3 seconds
4. Wait 5 seconds
5. Repeat 3 times
6. Follow this protocol every other day

THIS TAKES LIKE 1 MINUTE THREE TIMES A WEEK

How do i tighten it so my skin is less saggy there.
Cause my cheekbones are high but like the muscle makes the skin sag

 

[chadjohnathan]

How do i tighten it so my skin is less saggy there.
Cause my cheekbones are high but like the muscle makes the skin sag

i don’t think the muscle would cause sagging, because it should theoretically tighten/stretch skin. you could look elsewhere in the forum for skin tightening

 

[ltngymcell]

I've been quite interested in the general of training facial muscles so appreciate this; what would u say about others like malaris, mentalis, etc?

Looked into the malaris hypertrophy recently and it could result in chin wrinkles

 

[starencloves]

i'd rope if i didn't have the common sense to understand this thread

ok.
not only would this speeden up the process of smile lines.....
1. low mechanical load and limited progressive overload- equivalent of doing unewighted bicep curls for a year and wondering why your arm is built like a walking cane
2.facial muscle architecture - you cannot compare hypertrophy of your face to your muscles. your face muscles have way smaller fasicles and more connective tissue so by doing what you think is "hypertrophy" your more likely just changing how the muscle sits for only a short period of time.
3. if you wanted true zygomatic growth or any facial muscle growth you would need proper stimulation through NMES which I know none of u guys have the equipment to conduct with.
The max you will get from this method is smile lines plus 0.0001mm of zygo repositioning.
Give me solution for terrible thread now as well.

 

[jeoyw9192]

Looked into the malaris hypertrophy recently and it could result in chin wrinkles

do u mean malaris or mentalis?

 

[Greyascension]

How to cuck smile lines tutorial

 

[Gymcell&Mtn]

SKIP TO THE BOTTOM FOR HOW TO APPLY ADVICE
How does the zygomaticus contribute to facial aesthetics?
The zygomaticus muscle originates at the outer part of the cheekbone and runs all the way to the corner of the mouth. The function of this muscle is to pull the outer ends of your mouth upward and outward when smiling. For this reason, it runs completely along the zygo muscles that contribute to submalar hollowing. For this reason, enlargement of the zygomaticus muscle can contribute to a hollow cheek look. It lifts skin further off the the maxilla, creating shadowing under the zygos.

View attachment 4333295View attachment 4333299

Why can the zygomaticus major hypertrophy more effectively than other facial muscles?
We know that type II muscle fibers have much higher growth potential than type I fibers, but only get activated with high levels of effort
(motor unit recruitment). Muscles that endure sustained contractions are typically higher in type I fibers, which are more resistant to fatigue. The soleus, for example, which is constanttly working during walking and running, is primarily type I fiber dominant. The zygomaticus major, however, doesn't endure consistent contractions throughout the day. This is why you might get tired after smiling for a prolonged period of time. Good evidence for this is demonstrated in "Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear"

Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear - PMC

The middle ear muscles have vital roles, yet their precise function in hearing and protection remains unclear. To better understand the function of these muscles in humans, the morphology, fiber composition, and metabolic properties of nine tensor ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The zygomaticus major exhibited even higher fast twict muscle fiber dominance than quad muscles, bicep muscles, and the masseter.
How to maximize hypertrophy in any muscle
Muscle hypertrophy is maximized with high degrees of mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment.
Mechanical tension: slow contraction velocity
Motor unit recruitment: high degrees of effort, high central motor command
For this reason, an isometric is just as effectve for hypertrophy as an isotonic exercise, if not more effective. Because the zygomaticus cannot be traditionally loaded with weight, we need to incorporate isometric exercises to grow it.
View attachment 4333345
Applying this to the zygomaticus

Because the zygomaticus is responsible for lifting the cheeks (smiling), we can do a smiling exercise to hypertrophy it.
The most effective isometrics consist of around 3-5 reps, each held for 3 seconds and with rest time to dissipate CNS fatigue.

GENERAL PROTOCOL

1. Smile as quickly as possible a few times for the post activation potentiation effect
2. Wait 15 seconds to maximize effect
3. Smile as hard as possible (enough to cause discomfort and mild shaking) for 3 seconds
4. Wait 5 seconds
5. Repeat 3 times
6. Follow this protocol every other day

THIS TAKES LIKE 1 MINUTE THRE

SKIP TO THE BOTTOM FOR HOW TO APPLY ADVICE
How does the zygomaticus contribute to facial aesthetics?
The zygomaticus muscle originates at the outer part of the cheekbone and runs all the way to the corner of the mouth. The function of this muscle is to pull the outer ends of your mouth upward and outward when smiling. For this reason, it runs completely along the zygo muscles that contribute to submalar hollowing. For this reason, enlargement of the zygomaticus muscle can contribute to a hollow cheek look. It lifts skin further off the the maxilla, creating shadowing under the zygos.

View attachment 4333295View attachment 4333299

Why can the zygomaticus major hypertrophy more effectively than other facial muscles?
We know that type II muscle fibers have much higher growth potential than type I fibers, but only get activated with high levels of effort
(motor unit recruitment). Muscles that endure sustained contractions are typically higher in type I fibers, which are more resistant to fatigue. The soleus, for example, which is constanttly working during walking and running, is primarily type I fiber dominant. The zygomaticus major, however, doesn't endure consistent contractions throughout the day. This is why you might get tired after smiling for a prolonged period of time. Good evidence for this is demonstrated in "Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear"

Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear - PMC

The middle ear muscles have vital roles, yet their precise function in hearing and protection remains unclear. To better understand the function of these muscles in humans, the morphology, fiber composition, and metabolic properties of nine tensor ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The zygomaticus major exhibited even higher fast twict muscle fiber dominance than quad muscles, bicep muscles, and the masseter.
How to maximize hypertrophy in any muscle
Muscle hypertrophy is maximized with high degrees of mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment.
Mechanical tension: slow contraction velocity
Motor unit recruitment: high degrees of effort, high central motor command
For this reason, an isometric is just as effectve for hypertrophy as an isotonic exercise, if not more effective. Because the zygomaticus cannot be traditionally loaded with weight, we need to incorporate isometric exercises to grow it.
View attachment 4333345
Applying this to the zygomaticus

Because the zygomaticus is responsible for lifting the cheeks (smiling), we can do a smiling exercise to hypertrophy it.
The most effective isometrics consist of around 3-5 reps, each held for 3 seconds and with rest time to dissipate CNS fatigue.

GENERAL PROTOCOL

1. Smile as quickly as possible a few times for the post activation potentiation effect
2. Wait 15 seconds to maximize effect
3. Smile as hard as possible (enough to cause discomfort and mild shaking) for 3 seconds
4. Wait 5 seconds
5. Repeat 3 times
6. Follow this protocol every other day

THIS TAKES LIKE 1 MINUTE THREE TIMES A WEEK

Holy Fatique

 

[chadjohnathan]

incor

ok.
not only would this speeden up the process of smile lines.....
1. low mechanical load and limited progressive overload- equivalent of doing unewighted bicep curls for a year and wondering why your arm is built like a walking cane
2.facial muscle architecture - you cannot compare hypertrophy of your face to your muscles. your face muscles have way smaller fasicles and more connective tissue so by doing what you think is "hypertrophy" your more likely just changing how the muscle sits for only a short period of time.
3. if you wanted true zygomatic growth or any facial muscle growth you would need proper stimulation through NMES which I know none of u guys have the equipment to conduct with.
The max you will get from this method is smile lines plus 0.0001mm of zygo repositioning.
Give me solution for terrible thread now as well.

incorrect on many fronts. hypertrophying a muscle is equivalent on any part of the body. if i hypertrophy my biceps, the tissues around them will obviously move too. second, mechanical load and progressive overload are not requirements for hypertrophy. mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment are. mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment are maximized at involuntary slowing of contraction velocity regardless of effort. you make an incorrect distinction between the face and muscles. i’m literally referring to facial muscles which mechanistically function the same as any muscle in the body.

jfl at your arguments

 

[ltngymcell]

do u mean malaris or mentalis?

Omfg i meant mentalis sorry i was geekn earlier in school

 

[Sadist]

will read tomorrow ngl, looks interesting

 

[shneckmax]

SKIP TO THE BOTTOM FOR HOW TO APPLY ADVICE
How does the zygomaticus contribute to facial aesthetics?
The zygomaticus muscle originates at the outer part of the cheekbone and runs all the way to the corner of the mouth. The function of this muscle is to pull the outer ends of your mouth upward and outward when smiling. For this reason, it runs completely along the zygo muscles that contribute to submalar hollowing. For this reason, enlargement of the zygomaticus muscle can contribute to a hollow cheek look. It lifts skin further off the the maxilla, creating shadowing under the zygos.

View attachment 4333295View attachment 4333299

Why can the zygomaticus major hypertrophy more effectively than other facial muscles?
We know that type II muscle fibers have much higher growth potential than type I fibers, but only get activated with high levels of effort
(motor unit recruitment). Muscles that endure sustained contractions are typically higher in type I fibers, which are more resistant to fatigue. The soleus, for example, which is constanttly working during walking and running, is primarily type I fiber dominant. The zygomaticus major, however, doesn't endure consistent contractions throughout the day. This is why you might get tired after smiling for a prolonged period of time. Good evidence for this is demonstrated in "Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear"

Unique fiber phenotype composition and metabolic properties of the stapedius and tensor tympani muscles in the human middle ear - PMC

The middle ear muscles have vital roles, yet their precise function in hearing and protection remains unclear. To better understand the function of these muscles in humans, the morphology, fiber composition, and metabolic properties of nine tensor ...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The zygomaticus major exhibited even higher fast twict muscle fiber dominance than quad muscles, bicep muscles, and the masseter.
How to maximize hypertrophy in any muscle
Muscle hypertrophy is maximized with high degrees of mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment.
Mechanical tension: slow contraction velocity
Motor unit recruitment: high degrees of effort, high central motor command
For this reason, an isometric is just as effectve for hypertrophy as an isotonic exercise, if not more effective. Because the zygomaticus cannot be traditionally loaded with weight, we need to incorporate isometric exercises to grow it.
View attachment 4333345
Applying this to the zygomaticus

Because the zygomaticus is responsible for lifting the cheeks (smiling), we can do a smiling exercise to hypertrophy it.
The most effective isometrics consist of around 3-5 reps, each held for 3 seconds and with rest time to dissipate CNS fatigue.

GENERAL PROTOCOL

1. Smile as quickly as possible a few times for the post activation potentiation effect
2. Wait 15 seconds to maximize effect
3. Smile as hard as possible (enough to cause discomfort and mild shaking) for 3 seconds
4. Wait 5 seconds
5. Repeat 3 times
6. Follow this protocol every other day

THIS TAKES LIKE 1 MINUTE THREE TIMES A WEEK

from what I’m reading this is a cope. Nice try but maybe next time. Also this will make you look wrinkly as fuck

Also learn how to write a guide I had a stroke reading this

 

[chadjohnathan]

from what I’m reading this is a cope. Nice try but maybe next time. Also this will make you look wrinkly as fuck

Also learn how to write a guide I had a stroke reading this

thanks for the feedback will work on formatting in future. definitely not cope though because there’s mechanistic data to support

 

[LegendaryKennen]

Ive seen some people put their pointer fingers at the end of the cupid bow and smile while resisting

This wouls give u less smile line wrinkles (because they don't move all the way)
but also easier to progressively overload/hit failure thanks to its resistance

 

[chadjohnathan]

Ive seen some people put their pointer fingers at the end of the cupid bow and smile while resisting

This wouls give u less smile line wrinkles (because they don't move all the way)
but also easier to progressively overload/hit failure thanks to its resistance

i like the thought about avoiding smile lines. in that case an isotonic might be superior to an isometric

 

[starencloves]

incorrect on many fronts. hypertrophying a muscle is equivalent on any part of the body. if i hypertrophy my biceps, the tissues around them will obviously move too. second, mechanical load and progressive overload are not requirements for hypertrophy. mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment are. mechanical tension and motor unit recruitment are maximized at involuntary slowing of contraction velocity regardless of effort. you make an incorrect distinction between the face and muscles. i’m literally referring to facial muscles which mechanistically function the same as any muscle in the body.

jfl at your arguments

you are actually a basement dwelling mumbai resident, please read any biology book soon.

Firstly yes muscle hypertrophy follows the same cellular mechanisms everywhere but muscles differ massively in architecture. fiber composition and attachment which changes how much hypertrophy you can produce. Facial muscles havse WAY shorter fasicles and more connective tissue. secondly, yes mechanical tension, high motor-unit recruitment and sufficient volume trigger hypertrophy but unless your gandy reincarnate you only achieve high tension + high recruitment particularly in area which has low mechanical tension like the face by increasing load or increasing difficulty over time. so YOU NEED ELECTRICAL STIMULATION WHICH IS NOT AVAILABLE IN YOUR SLUMS.

jfl at your cope, mark me solution and rep me boy