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ULTIMATE VOICEMAX GUIDE
The main topic in the looksmax community is appearance, but inexcusably little attention is paid to voice and voicecels. In this short course, I would like to expand on the topic of improving your voice, regardless of external factors such as appearance. Most people in the community completely fail to understand that humans are social animals, meaning verbal contact plays an important, and sometimes even primary, role in building long-term (and sometimes short-term) relationships, both physically and sexually, and through verbal contact through vocal cord tension. I think there's no need to even ask whether a girl would choose: MTN-HTN with a very deep voice or Chad with the voice of a 12-year-old girl.
The course was designed as a guide, essentially requiring no investment or purchases; everything is free. Enjoy reading!
CORRECT BREATHING
As in looksmaxing, breathing plays a major role in the development of the jaw, maxilla, and cheekbones. In our case, the resonant capacity of your skull—in simple terms, the reflection of sound waves from the walls of the cranium and larynx—plays a major role. Our goal here is to develop proper breathing for greater air intake and vocal endurance. Diaphragmatic breathing, the diagram for which is included below, is best suited for this purpose.
Why breathe diaphragmatically? It's very simple: diaphragmatic breathing is more effective than chest breathing. It improves oxygenation, reduces stress, normalizes the functioning of internal organs and digestion, and, in our case, dramatically improves the voice. This type of breathing provides strength, control, and a beautiful timbre to the voice, creating a strong support for the vocal cords, preventing them from breaking. It also greatly expands the range of frequencies available to a person and helps develop diction.
To better understand how this works, lie on your back and straighten up, relax, and try breathing deeply. You'll immediately notice how your belly expands and your breathing deepens. This type of breathing is regularly practiced by voice actors, theater actors, and film actors. It plays a huge role in shaping a person's voice. Diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of your voice and is suitable not only for men, for whom this guide is written, but also for women.
STRELNIKOVA METHOD
In the 1940s, the "Asthma Treatment Method Using Breathing Exercises" was registered in the USSR by Alexandra Nikolaevna Stelnikova, a teacher, opera singer, and inventor. It gained widespread popularity among actors due to its effectiveness in expanding the respiratory system's capabilities. In Soviet, and now Russian, educational institutions where acting is practiced, this technique is recommended for vocal warm-up.
Strelnikova's breathing exercises relieve articulatory and vocal spasms of the speech apparatus and are therefore an effective and indispensable component of a comprehensive stuttering treatment. This type of procedure also improves overall tone, improves the mood of those treated, and strengthens the body, weakened by the underlying condition.
Ya. A. Trofimova and N. V. Minnikova, PhD, Associate Professor, from Kemerovo State University, conducted Strelnikova gymnastics classes for 20 preschoolers aged 6-7 in 2017. Following the experimental use of Strelnikova's gymnastics, the Stange test increased by approximately 30%, and lung capacity increased by almost 300 ml after 9 months of use. The number of illnesses per child decreased to 2.1, more than 2 times compared to the same period before the experiment, and the average duration of illnesses decreased from 6.5 to 4.1 days.
Below are examples of how to correctly perform Strelnikova's gymnastics:
"Palms" Exercise:
Starting position: Stand up straight, bend your elbows (elbows down), and "show your palms to the audience" – the "psychic pose." Take short, noisy, rhythmic breaths through your nose while simultaneously clenching your fists (grasping motions). Repeat 12 times with 8 breaths/movements.
"Shoulder Straps" Exercise:
Starting position: Stand up straight, clench your hands into fists and press them to your stomach at waist level. As you inhale, sharply push your fists down toward the floor, as if doing a push-up (keep your shoulders tense, arms straight, reaching toward the floor). Then return your hands to the starting position at waist level. Keep your shoulders relaxed—the exhalation is "gone." Do not raise your hands above waist level. Repeat 24 times with 4 breaths/movements.
"Pump" Exercise:
Starting position: Stand up straight, feet slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides. Make a slight bow (reach your hands toward the floor, but do not touch it) and simultaneously take a short, noisy inhale through your nose during the second half of the bow. The inhalation should end with the bow. Raise yourself slightly (but don't straighten up), then bow again and take a short, noisy inhalation "from the floor." Keep your back round, head down. Do 12 sets of 8 inhalation-bows.
ALL EXERCISES (JUST TRANSLATE FROM RUSSIAN)
SMOKING
Smoking is a factor in voice deepening, sometimes persistent and long-term, and in some cases irreversible. It has been scientifically proven that smoking chronically irritates the laryngeal mucosa, causes swelling of the vocal folds, and reduces tissue elasticity. Imagine our vocal cords as a rope or a bridge stretched between two sides of a river: smoking ages this bridge, becoming decrepit but beautiful, with vines growing on it, a fine layer of moss, and tiny bugs living between the cracks of the crossbars. In the short term, smoking can cause hoarseness, a feeling of sand or a lump in the throat, while in the long term, it can cause a deepening of the voice (particularly in men, which is what we want), a roughness and rasp, and a reduction in range (meaning an inability to sing high notes). Under no circumstances should you rely solely on smoking, as smoking without proper breathing techniques and exercises will lead to abnormal thickening of the vocal cords, and your voice will sound "undeveloped" and artificial.
The main thing is not to overdo it with smoking – maintain good oral hygiene, do breathing exercises and gymnastics, and take short breaks of a week or month every six months without smoking a single cigarette. There's no set smoking limit, so it all depends on your personal ability. The average is half a pack or a pack per day. The choice of brand is up to you, but I personally recommend Marlboro. If you've never smoked before, you can start by trying small Akhtamar cigarettes or thin cigarettes with a button.
A quick note: it's not recommended to smoke e-cigarettes or vapes. Vaping liquid and combustion products contain large amounts of glycerin, which, unfortunately, isn't eliminated from the lungs and poses significant risks to oral health and the alveoli in your lungs. Another problem with e-cigarettes is that you have constant access to them, vaping to the point of exhaustion and preventing your body from digesting the harmful toxins and carcinogens.
DICTION
Half the success of your voice is your diction and the articulation capabilities of your mouth. I won't devote much text to this area; instead, I'll share some basic diction development exercises. These exercises are best done in the morning while you shower, while also singing along (notes, phrases, tongue twisters, or any songs).
Jaw warm-up:
Try to find the small gap under your ears—this is where your jaw meets your skull. Knead it thoroughly for 15-20 seconds. Then apply firm pressure to these areas and move your jaw in circles, up and down, back and forth, and left and right, each time for about 30 seconds. Then relax your jaw and let it hang for a bit. After completing the exercise, warm up your jaw and try articulating.
Facial Warm-Up:
Tense your face as much as possible, but do NOT tense the cleidomastoideus muscle. Try to hold your face as if it were a shriveled and dried raisin. Move this facial mass in circular motions, then up-and-down, forward-and-backward, and left-right movements, each for about 30 seconds. After completing the exercise, knead your face with your hands and practice articulating your lips.
Facial Massage:
Apply a small amount of cream to your face, thoroughly knead the area around your lips, then smooth your face in a wave-like motion from your forehead to your chin, including your nose and the corners of your lips. Next, knead the cheekbones and jawline with your knuckles without applying pressure. Knead the cheekbones and jawline with your knuckles. The entire process will take no more than 3-4 minutes. After completing the exercise, warm up your facial muscles by articulating your lips.
RESONANCE
Everyone thinks that a powerful, low voice is just about breathing or the thickness of the vocal cords. But that's not true. The real fun begins when the sound has already left the vocal cords. They certainly set the vibration, but the true color and depth of the voice are created where this wave accelerates. This is done by the resonators—the chest, throat, mouth, and nose. If the sound gets stuck in the throat, the voice will squeak, choke, or "pretend" to be bass.
The key to the sound is to send it down and back, into the chest and throat, but in such a way that the words don't get lost and you're in control. When everything is right, you'll feel it: your chest vibrates, your voice is held firmly, and your throat is relaxed. A simple exercise to feel this: hum and draw the letter "H" while calmly exhaling through your stomach. If everything is going well, you'll feel a slight tremor under your hand on your chest, and your throat will seem to be asleep. That's the difference between a true bass and one you're trying to force out.
The larynx is also important; it's responsible for the volume and darkness of the voice. But don't press on your larynx—that's a mistake. This will only constrict you and create a false bass sound, which sounds strange and will quickly ruin your vocal cords. The opposite is true for your larynx: relax and expand it, not tense it. Imagine yawning slightly—your larynx will expand automatically, and your voice will become deeper and stronger without any effort.
PITCH CONTROL
Speaking in a low voice doesn't mean constantly trying to speak lower than you're comfortable with. It's more about lowering your natural voice when you're relaxed. Everyone has their own natural voice, one where speaking is easy, your voice doesn't get tired, and your throat doesn't hurt. If you deliberately try to speak even lower, your voice tightens, you tire quickly, and your voice sounds unnatural, which is immediately noticeable.
The easiest way to find your natural voice is to relax and gently exhale, as if you're tired and sighing. This will help your larynx adjust to the correct position, and your voice will sound its best. If you constantly practice your breathing and voice, over time your voice will naturally lower, without any effort. This is how you can lower your voice safely and permanently.
TRAINING SYSTEM
To sound good, you need to practice regularly, not just occasionally. It's easier to practice 10-15 minutes every day than to practice infrequently for long periods. In the morning, it's helpful to do breathing exercises and hum a little, because your vocal cords aren't yet tired. And in the evening, you can work on your voice's sound, clarity of pronunciation, and delivery.
It's important to remember that the voice is like a muscle; it needs rest. Constantly straining it will make it sound worse and tire quickly. It's best to give your voice at least one day a week to rest: do only breathing exercises or nothing at all. If your voice suddenly becomes hoarse or you experience discomfort in your throat, it's best to stop practicing immediately, identify the errors, and let your voice rest until the discomfort subsides.
VOICE HYGIENE AND SAFETY
Mistakes in vocal use can be even more harmful than not practicing at all. For example, whispering is a very bad habit. Whispering disrupts your vocal cords and wears them out quickly. Shouting is also harmful, especially outside in cold weather. You shouldn't practice your voice if your throat is sore or inflamed, as it can easily injure you. Frequent coughing is also bad for your vocal cords. If your throat is sore, it's better to drink some water than to try to clear it.
To maintain a healthy voice, you need to do a few simple things regularly: drink enough water, make sure the air in your room is moist, warm up your voice before practice, and get enough sleep. All of this has a positive effect on the mucous membranes and makes your vocal cords more elastic.
CONCLUSION
Voice improvement doesn't usually happen instantly, like with a snap of a finger. Many expect quick results, but that's not how it works. Real progress is felt more in the body and in the consistency of the voice. Your voice becomes less tired, you don't have to constantly clear your throat, and you feel a sense of support and a gentle vibration in your chest. Your speech becomes calmer, more confident, and more even. Over time, people around you begin to notice that your voice sounds different, even without you doing anything about it.
If you experience pain, constant hoarseness, a sore throat, or a feeling of pressure during training, this most likely indicates that you're doing something wrong and overexerting yourself. The voice doesn't like being RAPED
. It adapts only when you practice regularly and relaxedly. Voicemaxxing isn't an attempt to achieve a deep bass at any cost, but rather the gradual creation of a stable, controlled, and natural sound.
Good luck, voicecel!
The main topic in the looksmax community is appearance, but inexcusably little attention is paid to voice and voicecels. In this short course, I would like to expand on the topic of improving your voice, regardless of external factors such as appearance. Most people in the community completely fail to understand that humans are social animals, meaning verbal contact plays an important, and sometimes even primary, role in building long-term (and sometimes short-term) relationships, both physically and sexually, and through verbal contact through vocal cord tension. I think there's no need to even ask whether a girl would choose: MTN-HTN with a very deep voice or Chad with the voice of a 12-year-old girl.
The course was designed as a guide, essentially requiring no investment or purchases; everything is free. Enjoy reading!
CORRECT BREATHING
As in looksmaxing, breathing plays a major role in the development of the jaw, maxilla, and cheekbones. In our case, the resonant capacity of your skull—in simple terms, the reflection of sound waves from the walls of the cranium and larynx—plays a major role. Our goal here is to develop proper breathing for greater air intake and vocal endurance. Diaphragmatic breathing, the diagram for which is included below, is best suited for this purpose.
Why breathe diaphragmatically? It's very simple: diaphragmatic breathing is more effective than chest breathing. It improves oxygenation, reduces stress, normalizes the functioning of internal organs and digestion, and, in our case, dramatically improves the voice. This type of breathing provides strength, control, and a beautiful timbre to the voice, creating a strong support for the vocal cords, preventing them from breaking. It also greatly expands the range of frequencies available to a person and helps develop diction.
To better understand how this works, lie on your back and straighten up, relax, and try breathing deeply. You'll immediately notice how your belly expands and your breathing deepens. This type of breathing is regularly practiced by voice actors, theater actors, and film actors. It plays a huge role in shaping a person's voice. Diaphragmatic breathing is the foundation of your voice and is suitable not only for men, for whom this guide is written, but also for women.
STRELNIKOVA METHOD
In the 1940s, the "Asthma Treatment Method Using Breathing Exercises" was registered in the USSR by Alexandra Nikolaevna Stelnikova, a teacher, opera singer, and inventor. It gained widespread popularity among actors due to its effectiveness in expanding the respiratory system's capabilities. In Soviet, and now Russian, educational institutions where acting is practiced, this technique is recommended for vocal warm-up.
Strelnikova's breathing exercises relieve articulatory and vocal spasms of the speech apparatus and are therefore an effective and indispensable component of a comprehensive stuttering treatment. This type of procedure also improves overall tone, improves the mood of those treated, and strengthens the body, weakened by the underlying condition.
Ya. A. Trofimova and N. V. Minnikova, PhD, Associate Professor, from Kemerovo State University, conducted Strelnikova gymnastics classes for 20 preschoolers aged 6-7 in 2017. Following the experimental use of Strelnikova's gymnastics, the Stange test increased by approximately 30%, and lung capacity increased by almost 300 ml after 9 months of use. The number of illnesses per child decreased to 2.1, more than 2 times compared to the same period before the experiment, and the average duration of illnesses decreased from 6.5 to 4.1 days.
Below are examples of how to correctly perform Strelnikova's gymnastics:
"Palms" Exercise:
Starting position: Stand up straight, bend your elbows (elbows down), and "show your palms to the audience" – the "psychic pose." Take short, noisy, rhythmic breaths through your nose while simultaneously clenching your fists (grasping motions). Repeat 12 times with 8 breaths/movements.
"Shoulder Straps" Exercise:
Starting position: Stand up straight, clench your hands into fists and press them to your stomach at waist level. As you inhale, sharply push your fists down toward the floor, as if doing a push-up (keep your shoulders tense, arms straight, reaching toward the floor). Then return your hands to the starting position at waist level. Keep your shoulders relaxed—the exhalation is "gone." Do not raise your hands above waist level. Repeat 24 times with 4 breaths/movements.
"Pump" Exercise:
Starting position: Stand up straight, feet slightly narrower than shoulder-width apart, arms at your sides. Make a slight bow (reach your hands toward the floor, but do not touch it) and simultaneously take a short, noisy inhale through your nose during the second half of the bow. The inhalation should end with the bow. Raise yourself slightly (but don't straighten up), then bow again and take a short, noisy inhalation "from the floor." Keep your back round, head down. Do 12 sets of 8 inhalation-bows.
ALL EXERCISES (JUST TRANSLATE FROM RUSSIAN)
SMOKING
Smoking is a factor in voice deepening, sometimes persistent and long-term, and in some cases irreversible. It has been scientifically proven that smoking chronically irritates the laryngeal mucosa, causes swelling of the vocal folds, and reduces tissue elasticity. Imagine our vocal cords as a rope or a bridge stretched between two sides of a river: smoking ages this bridge, becoming decrepit but beautiful, with vines growing on it, a fine layer of moss, and tiny bugs living between the cracks of the crossbars. In the short term, smoking can cause hoarseness, a feeling of sand or a lump in the throat, while in the long term, it can cause a deepening of the voice (particularly in men, which is what we want), a roughness and rasp, and a reduction in range (meaning an inability to sing high notes). Under no circumstances should you rely solely on smoking, as smoking without proper breathing techniques and exercises will lead to abnormal thickening of the vocal cords, and your voice will sound "undeveloped" and artificial.
The main thing is not to overdo it with smoking – maintain good oral hygiene, do breathing exercises and gymnastics, and take short breaks of a week or month every six months without smoking a single cigarette. There's no set smoking limit, so it all depends on your personal ability. The average is half a pack or a pack per day. The choice of brand is up to you, but I personally recommend Marlboro. If you've never smoked before, you can start by trying small Akhtamar cigarettes or thin cigarettes with a button.
A quick note: it's not recommended to smoke e-cigarettes or vapes. Vaping liquid and combustion products contain large amounts of glycerin, which, unfortunately, isn't eliminated from the lungs and poses significant risks to oral health and the alveoli in your lungs. Another problem with e-cigarettes is that you have constant access to them, vaping to the point of exhaustion and preventing your body from digesting the harmful toxins and carcinogens.
DICTION
Half the success of your voice is your diction and the articulation capabilities of your mouth. I won't devote much text to this area; instead, I'll share some basic diction development exercises. These exercises are best done in the morning while you shower, while also singing along (notes, phrases, tongue twisters, or any songs).
Jaw warm-up:
Try to find the small gap under your ears—this is where your jaw meets your skull. Knead it thoroughly for 15-20 seconds. Then apply firm pressure to these areas and move your jaw in circles, up and down, back and forth, and left and right, each time for about 30 seconds. Then relax your jaw and let it hang for a bit. After completing the exercise, warm up your jaw and try articulating.
Facial Warm-Up:
Tense your face as much as possible, but do NOT tense the cleidomastoideus muscle. Try to hold your face as if it were a shriveled and dried raisin. Move this facial mass in circular motions, then up-and-down, forward-and-backward, and left-right movements, each for about 30 seconds. After completing the exercise, knead your face with your hands and practice articulating your lips.
Facial Massage:
Apply a small amount of cream to your face, thoroughly knead the area around your lips, then smooth your face in a wave-like motion from your forehead to your chin, including your nose and the corners of your lips. Next, knead the cheekbones and jawline with your knuckles without applying pressure. Knead the cheekbones and jawline with your knuckles. The entire process will take no more than 3-4 minutes. After completing the exercise, warm up your facial muscles by articulating your lips.
RESONANCE
Everyone thinks that a powerful, low voice is just about breathing or the thickness of the vocal cords. But that's not true. The real fun begins when the sound has already left the vocal cords. They certainly set the vibration, but the true color and depth of the voice are created where this wave accelerates. This is done by the resonators—the chest, throat, mouth, and nose. If the sound gets stuck in the throat, the voice will squeak, choke, or "pretend" to be bass.
The key to the sound is to send it down and back, into the chest and throat, but in such a way that the words don't get lost and you're in control. When everything is right, you'll feel it: your chest vibrates, your voice is held firmly, and your throat is relaxed. A simple exercise to feel this: hum and draw the letter "H" while calmly exhaling through your stomach. If everything is going well, you'll feel a slight tremor under your hand on your chest, and your throat will seem to be asleep. That's the difference between a true bass and one you're trying to force out.
The larynx is also important; it's responsible for the volume and darkness of the voice. But don't press on your larynx—that's a mistake. This will only constrict you and create a false bass sound, which sounds strange and will quickly ruin your vocal cords. The opposite is true for your larynx: relax and expand it, not tense it. Imagine yawning slightly—your larynx will expand automatically, and your voice will become deeper and stronger without any effort.
PITCH CONTROL
Speaking in a low voice doesn't mean constantly trying to speak lower than you're comfortable with. It's more about lowering your natural voice when you're relaxed. Everyone has their own natural voice, one where speaking is easy, your voice doesn't get tired, and your throat doesn't hurt. If you deliberately try to speak even lower, your voice tightens, you tire quickly, and your voice sounds unnatural, which is immediately noticeable.
The easiest way to find your natural voice is to relax and gently exhale, as if you're tired and sighing. This will help your larynx adjust to the correct position, and your voice will sound its best. If you constantly practice your breathing and voice, over time your voice will naturally lower, without any effort. This is how you can lower your voice safely and permanently.
TRAINING SYSTEM
To sound good, you need to practice regularly, not just occasionally. It's easier to practice 10-15 minutes every day than to practice infrequently for long periods. In the morning, it's helpful to do breathing exercises and hum a little, because your vocal cords aren't yet tired. And in the evening, you can work on your voice's sound, clarity of pronunciation, and delivery.
It's important to remember that the voice is like a muscle; it needs rest. Constantly straining it will make it sound worse and tire quickly. It's best to give your voice at least one day a week to rest: do only breathing exercises or nothing at all. If your voice suddenly becomes hoarse or you experience discomfort in your throat, it's best to stop practicing immediately, identify the errors, and let your voice rest until the discomfort subsides.
VOICE HYGIENE AND SAFETY
Mistakes in vocal use can be even more harmful than not practicing at all. For example, whispering is a very bad habit. Whispering disrupts your vocal cords and wears them out quickly. Shouting is also harmful, especially outside in cold weather. You shouldn't practice your voice if your throat is sore or inflamed, as it can easily injure you. Frequent coughing is also bad for your vocal cords. If your throat is sore, it's better to drink some water than to try to clear it.
To maintain a healthy voice, you need to do a few simple things regularly: drink enough water, make sure the air in your room is moist, warm up your voice before practice, and get enough sleep. All of this has a positive effect on the mucous membranes and makes your vocal cords more elastic.
CONCLUSION
Voice improvement doesn't usually happen instantly, like with a snap of a finger. Many expect quick results, but that's not how it works. Real progress is felt more in the body and in the consistency of the voice. Your voice becomes less tired, you don't have to constantly clear your throat, and you feel a sense of support and a gentle vibration in your chest. Your speech becomes calmer, more confident, and more even. Over time, people around you begin to notice that your voice sounds different, even without you doing anything about it.
If you experience pain, constant hoarseness, a sore throat, or a feeling of pressure during training, this most likely indicates that you're doing something wrong and overexerting yourself. The voice doesn't like being RAPED
. It adapts only when you practice regularly and relaxedly. Voicemaxxing isn't an attempt to achieve a deep bass at any cost, but rather the gradual creation of a stable, controlled, and natural sound.Good luck, voicecel!
