📏 Tracking Progress & Setting Goals
Reliable measurement protocols, weekly checklists, photo tips, and logging templates—so you can steer training with data, not guesses.
1) Measurement Principles
Keep It Consistent
- Same weekday/time (e.g., Sunday 10:00).
- Same conditions: rested, hydrated, warm shower prior.
- Same ruler/tape, same stance/posture every time.
Reduce Noise
- Take 3 readings and log the average.
- Wait at least 24 h after intense sessions.
- Judge monthly trends, not day-to-day swings.
Privacy tip: Use an encrypted notes app or passworded sheet for logs/photos.
2) Measurement Methods
BPEL — Bone-Pressed Erect Length
- Stand after a warm shower; achieve a comfortable full erection.
- Place a rigid ruler along the top; press gently to the pubic bone.
- Measure pubic bone → glans tip. Record three times.
Why bone-pressed? Standardizes fat-pad variance and posture.
EG — Erect Girth
- Use tailor’s tape or paper strip + ruler.
- Wrap mid-shaft snug (no compression).
- Optionally log base and near-glans girth.
FL — Flaccid Length (Optional)
- Warm room, relaxed stance after shower.
- Measure along the top from skin-level base to tip (no bone press).
- Expect variability; use as supportive data only.
EQ & Sensitivity
- EQ (0–10): perceived erection quality, log weekly.
- Morning sensitivity (0–10): early-warning for load management.
3) Weekly Checklist
| Item | Target | Logged? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training sessions | 3–5 / week | □ | Volumes & modalities |
| Warm-up / Warm-down | Every session | □ | Heat + massage + walk |
| Hydration & sleep | 7–9 h sleep | □ | Morning energy rating |
| Sensitivity (0–10) | ≤4 avg | □ | Deload if ≥5 twice |
| EQ (0–10) | Baseline or ↑ | □ | Flag declines |
| Measurement block | Weekly | □ | BPEL, EG, optional FL |
| Photo update | Every 4 wks | □ | Same setup & lighting |
Copy this grid into your notes app for quick weekly reviews.
4) Progress Photo Tips
Consistency = Comparability
- Same background, distance (e.g., 1.5 m), lighting.
- Use a tripod/shelf; enable grid lines.
- After warm shower; not right after training.
Angles & Privacy
- Frontal + side profiles are sufficient.
- Mask face/identifiers; store in an encrypted folder.
- File names by date:
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5) Logging Templates
A) Weekly Log
| Date | BPEL | EG (mid) | EQ (0–10) | Sens. (0–10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD | — | — | — | — | Session quality, skin status |
B) Session Log
| Date | Stretch | Jelq | Pump | Warm-down | Next-day Sens. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD | Angles × sets × sec | Strokes @ tempo | Sets × min @ pressure | Heat + walk? | 0–10 | Any irritation? |
Pick one template and stick to it—changing formats makes trend analysis harder.
6) Goal-Setting Framework
SMART + Health-First
- Specific: “+0.2 in BPEL” beats “get bigger”.
- Measurable: Use 3-read averages (BPEL/EG).
- Achievable: 8–12 week goals fit tissue timelines.
- Relevant: Align with comfort & lifestyle.
- Time-bound: Set a review date (e.g., 12 weeks).
Example: 12-Week Goal
Outcome +0.2 in BPEL, +0.1 in mid-shaft EG
Process 4 sessions/week, RPE 2–3, deload week 4 & 8, sleep 7–8 h
Metrics Weekly BPEL/EG, daily sensitivity, EQ 0–10
Review cadence: Adjust every 4 weeks. Increase only one variable at a time.
7) FAQ
Should I measure daily?
No—weekly is enough. Focus on training quality and recovery; evaluate trends monthly.
Bone-pressed or skin-level for length?
Bone-pressed (BPEL) standardizes readings; log non-bone-pressed optionally as supportive data.
What if readings bounce around?
Normal. Use 3-read averages, same setup/time, and compare month-to-month.
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