There is general confusion on many forums as to how the PC and BC muscles work together. The idea arises from thinking that because Kegels simulate holding back urine, that the Reverse Kegels (forcing urine) somehow affects a "balance". Another thing to consider is that, at certain stages of ejaculation, Kegels can actually force ejaculations out instead of holding them back.
The BC muscles (targeted via RKs) are not antagonistic to the PC muscles (targeted via standard Kegels). The idea behind it attempts to conflate these muscles with something like biceps and triceps- which are antagonistic. Even in that case you don't work the biceps to relax the triceps. When working one, you actually engage the other to some degree as a stabilizer that controls the negative portion of each rep of exercise! This leads to MORE work, not less, and it does little to stretch the muscles themselves.
Observe this diagram here to get a better idea of the above: http://peforum.net/pelvis_perineum.jpg
Note the position of the "Bulbospongiosus" (BC) and the "Levator Ani" group (of which the PC is a part of).
If you're already training at a high level, adding unnecessary exercise can cause a training overload. Worse yet, some recommend doing RKs to treat pelvic floor injuries!
The Reverse Kegel can be a useful exercise if your urine stream or ejaculatory force is weak. If this isn't an issue for you then the standard Kegel (especially the advanced variants) should be enough to maintain the ancillary muscles in shape.
The BC muscles (targeted via RKs) are not antagonistic to the PC muscles (targeted via standard Kegels). The idea behind it attempts to conflate these muscles with something like biceps and triceps- which are antagonistic. Even in that case you don't work the biceps to relax the triceps. When working one, you actually engage the other to some degree as a stabilizer that controls the negative portion of each rep of exercise! This leads to MORE work, not less, and it does little to stretch the muscles themselves.
Observe this diagram here to get a better idea of the above: http://peforum.net/pelvis_perineum.jpg
Note the position of the "Bulbospongiosus" (BC) and the "Levator Ani" group (of which the PC is a part of).
If you're already training at a high level, adding unnecessary exercise can cause a training overload. Worse yet, some recommend doing RKs to treat pelvic floor injuries!
The Reverse Kegel can be a useful exercise if your urine stream or ejaculatory force is weak. If this isn't an issue for you then the standard Kegel (especially the advanced variants) should be enough to maintain the ancillary muscles in shape.
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