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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
 
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Mirin effort, but this is honestly just common sense, it is 2026
 
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Mirin effort, but this is honestly just common sense, it is 2026
ye fairs i get that, js wanted to post some my knowledge
 
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I’d advice against it, coming from someone with big masseters. It only looks good while clenching. Otherwise you look like a bloated chipmunk
 
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I heard that you should only train them if theyre low set tho
 
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I’d advice against it, coming from someone with big masseters. It only looks good while clenching. Otherwise you look like a bloated chipmunk
actually, if u already have big masseters, then there's no point training them, otherwise u will look bloated and lose harmony
 
actually, if u already have big masseters, then there's no point training them, otherwise u will look bloated and lose harmony
Flexing them in public does get me looks from tiktokcels, but I don’t swing that way.
 
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When I train them for the next hour I look like an egg
 
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when you clench u train temporalis and also masseters, in order to train the lower part you have to chew with incissors, the middle part with premolars and try to avoid molars when training them, since it also uses the temporalis muscle a lot
 
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I heard that you should only train them if theyre low set tho
yeah low set masseter training can make ur face look boxy, avoid making ur face look wide is the main point
 
when you clench u train temporalis and also masseters, in order to train the lower part you have to chew with incissors, the middle part with premolars and try to avoid molars when training them, since it also uses the temporalis muscle a lot
thanks for the advice
 
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yeah low set masseter training can make ur face look boxy, avoid making ur face look wide is the main point
nah bro its the other way around, if theyre high set youll just be a bloat cell but if theyre low set youre chillin
 
that means ur doing it right, its called a masseter pump
It feels so brutal I always wish I never did it but I have notice it significantly looks better now when I clench. Narrow jaw was my issue and it fixed it. I’m also very lean so it helps, if you’re fat it’s prolly not a good idea to train them cuz you’ll look fatter
 
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I trained them for like 2 years(3times a week with progressive overload, altough wasn't very consistent during this time) and they seem to not grow at all, I just said fuck it and I am chewing 1h daily now! I always get huge masseters pumps and my face looks way better pumped up, it's just a matter of time till they grow
 
I heard that you should only train them if theyre low set tho
there is no such thing as low set or high set but there is something called ramus that kinda has an effect on it, you can still train with high set if u use incissors
 
mfs will chew on mastic gum 24/7 just to end up with TMJ and also realize they had inward gonions and high set masseters the whole time
 
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Bruxism probably gave me flared gonions, I am the only one in my family that has them.
u can see it as a gift, u have automatic masseter training
 
when you clench u train temporalis and also masseters, in order to train the lower part you have to chew with incissors, the middle part with premolars and try to avoid molars when training them, since it also uses the temporalis muscle a lot
Bad advice, incissors aren't made for hard and long chewing and u will fuck them up long term! Most people who achived decent masseter gains always chewed on premolars/molars! And if temporalis gets too big, just do botox
 
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mfs will chew on mastic gum 24/7 just to end up with TMJ and also realize they had inward gonions and high set masseters the whole time
yup, that is not advised at all, id recommend training them for a few sets 4x a week - thats the sweet spot. anything more is dangerous
 
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Bad advice, incissors aren't made for hard and long chewing and u will fuck them up long term! Most people who achived decent masseter gains always chewed on premolars/molars! And if temporalis gets too big, just do botox
best not to damage teeth, molars r the way to go
 
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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
What should i chew
 
Bad advice, incissors aren't made for hard and long chewing and u will fuck them up long term! Most people who achived decent masseter gains always chewed on premolars/molars! And if temporalis gets too big, just do botox
most people i saw gains on where chewing on incissors, sure can fuck ur teeth up but you just gotta be carefull when chewing, i dont want to risk big temporalis, also we might be from the same country silverhorse
 
What should i chew
three options, but please brush ur teeth twice a day to avoid enamel damage from training:

  • dont use anything, just clench
  • use a folded towel
  • use a jaw trainer
 
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three options, but please brush ur teeth twice a day to avoid enamel damage from training:

  • dont use anything, just clench
  • use a folded towel
  • use a jaw trainer
Thanks
 
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Few questions for anyone who wants to answer:

- How do i know if masseter is low or high set? And should i train it if I have inward gonions?
- Is the Jawliner good? After reading the thread's answers, should i put em on molar or incissors?
- I have to slowly chew/hold for reps or what? How many set and reps? Is it ok to do that everyday?
 
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Do I use jaw trainers or just chew mastic gum?
 
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most people i saw gains on where chewing on incissors, sure can fuck ur teeth up but you just gotta be carefull when chewing, i dont want to risk big temporalis, also we might be from the same country silverhorse
Show me exemples of the guys who got gains from chewing on incissors! U can't properly train masseters without activating temporalis at all and when my masseters are close to failure temporalis starts to take over, so just stop there! It's the same when doing pull ups, ur forarems get tired first instead of ur back! I don't understand why u are scared of big temporalis, if masseters are big enough they won't be very noticeable and again if they are just do botox, don't tell me u are scared of botox too:lul: Also I am romanian
 
Few questions for anyone who wants to answer:

- How do i know if masseter is low or high set? And should i train it if I have inward gonions?
- Is the Jawliner good? After reading the thread's answers, should i put em on molar or incissors?
- I have to slowly chew/hold for reps or what? How many set and reps? Is it ok to do that everyday?
1. Here's the difference between high and low set masseters (click on the image if it's hard to see).

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2. I wouldn't recommend using Jawliner because it creates artificial resistance, which is a bit dangerous. Either use mastic gum or just do clenching (free) - it's natural resistance.

3. You can either bite down hard for 30-40 seconds per set or chew slowly for a few reps per set. Experiment with it and find out whatever is most comfortable. Doing four sets four times a week is enough. Your aim is to feel a slight burn in the masseter muscle while training, as long as you feel that, you're doing it right. You should also have a masseter pump after each session.
 

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1. Here's the difference between high and low set masseters (click on the image if it's hard to see).

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2. I wouldn't recommend using Jawliner because it creates artificial resistance, which is a bit dangerous. Either use mastic gum or just do clenching (free) - it's natural resistance.

3. You can either bite down hard for 30-40 seconds per set or chew slowly for a few reps per set. Experiment with it and find out whatever is most comfortable. Doing four sets four times a week is enough. Your aim is to feel a slight burn in the masseter muscle while training, as long as you feel that, you're doing it right. You should also have a masseter pump after each session.
Is the distinction between high set and low set the only factor that determines the effects of chewing say the Jawliner?
 
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На зображенні показано приклад тренування жувального м'яза та його разючого впливу на обличчя.

Це те, що інфлюенсери TikTok називають «збільшенням кісткової маси», але насправді це не так, це просто гіпертрофія жувальних м’язів. Це тому, що під час тренування жувальних м’язів вони ростуть назовні. Через це шкіра щільніше притискається до м’яза, надаючи обличчю стрункішого та мужнішого вигляду, що, знову ж таки, інфлюенсери TikTok плутають з кістками.

Важливо правильно тренувати жувальний м'яз, ось чого ви не хочете:
  • Асиметрія жувального апарату
  • Клацання в щелепі
  • Нерівномірне пережовування їжі
  • Проблеми з скронево-нижньощелепним суглобом
Речі, яких ви хочете:
  • Перший помітний прогрес через місяць
  • Горіння в жувальному м'язі під час тренування
  • Набряклі жувальні м'язи після тренування (або ж насос жувальних м'язів)

Якщо у вас є питання, задавайте їх нижче

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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below

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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
I chewed for 1.5 years on one side, on the side where I chewed I have a very pronounced hollow cheek and on the other not, on the front camera it's not so visible but on the back very and also the eyebrows are at different heights and the eye is more tight on the side on which I chewed, can I fix it if I train my masseter or not only that's the point please any tips
 

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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
Hi I'm really curious about this. From the images, are you saying masseter growth can widen the face? I have a good jawline but my face is more on the narrow side and Id like that widening. Also, how do you train it anyway? Like on of those jaw trainer things from amazon for chewing? Thanks bro. This might acc help me
 
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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
i have masseter assymetry my left side is bigger. And my face is more melt on the left side. Should i chew gum or chew hard food like meat and which side should i chew on
 
i fuck you not, the left side of my face has more prominent cheekbones, stronger and larger masseter and a longer ramus all due to chewing on it more, i have no idea how to fix this shit other then chew hard shit on my right side

make sure you chew evenly on both sides boyo
 
mfs will chew on mastic gum 24/7 just to end up with TMJ and also realize they had inward gonions and high set masseters the whole time
Inward gonions are not that bad if you have low set masseters
 
I’d advice against it, coming from someone with big masseters. It only looks good while clenching. Otherwise you look like a bloated chipmunk
Your hollow cheeks look better when clenching?
 
very common, almost everyone's face looks better when clenching
Ye sry i mean't like why would it be that way they only look good when clenching? Cause my left masseter is bigger than my right so im gonna get botox on left. But idk if i should train the right one because hen i flex my right masseter it looks better but idk
 
Ye sry i mean't like why would it be that way they only look good when clenching? Cause my left masseter is bigger than my right so im gonna get botox on left. But idk if i should train the right one because hen i flex my right masseter it looks better but idk
what you should do is:

1. only chew food on your right side until they even out

2. chew mastic gum only on your right side

3. sleep on back

ive had the same problem and the imbalance is becoming less noticeable
 
what you should do is:

1. only chew food on your right side until they even out

2. chew mastic gum only on your right side

3. sleep on back

ive had the same problem and the imbalance is becoming less noticeable
Nah chewing on right side does not work/ is way too slow becasue you still use both muscles. I will be getting 10U botox on left, that is a very conservative amount and hopefully enough to even them out
 
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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
imo you look like an elf
 
Show me exemples of the guys who got gains from chewing on incissors! U can't properly train masseters without activating temporalis at all and when my masseters are close to failure temporalis starts to take over, so just stop there! It's the same when doing pull ups, ur forarems get tired first instead of ur back! I don't understand why u are scared of big temporalis, if masseters are big enough they won't be very noticeable and again if they are just do botox, don't tell me u are scared of botox too:lul: Also I am romanian
te salut sefule
 
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The image shown is an example of masseter training and the drastic affect it can have on the face.

This is what tiktok influencers call an 'increase in bone mass', but really, it's not, it's just masseter hypertrophy. This is because as you train your masseter muscles, they grow outwards. This causes the skin to pull tighter against the muscle, giving the face a leaner and more masculine look, which again, tiktok influencers confuse with bones.

It's important to do masseter training correctly, here are things you don't want:
  • Masseter asymmetry
  • Clicking in jaw
  • Chewing food unevenly
  • TMJ issues
Things you do want:
  • First noticeable progress one month in
  • Burn in the masseter muscle whilst training
  • Swollen masseters after training (aka masseter pump)

any questions, ask below
What routine should I do
 

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