How hard to press for BPEL

As the title suggests I’m wondering how much force you guys use when measuring your BPEL. Just a little or do you dig the ruler into the fat pad as hard as you can?

You want to hit bone.

As hard as you can, that’s the best way to be consistent.

Hard as you can is not wise. Some folks might take that too literally. Maybe they are strong enough to break the skin or crack a bone.

Push until the ruler stops. Thats hard enough.

I usually push as hard as I can. That way, the margin for error is much smaller and I’ll be able to measure the same way every time.

Talk about taking things too literally….

Depends on how desperate you are.

Thanks for the responses everyone. One more question, is there a particular angle that you measure with. I’ve also noticed differences between measuring while sitting or standing.

So long as you measure the same every time, that’s the whole point. If you vary the way you measure your results will not be as accurate.

Well, not literally hit bone.

Don’t push so hard that you bleed or the ruler bends/breaks.

Why not?

No pain , no ruler gain.

Thanks to everyone who contributed. So it appears to me that the most important thing with measuring is consistency. Hit the same mark every time so you can see if your growing.

Hi, BPEL stand for Bone Pressed Erect Length.

As mentioned, hard as you can without hurting yourself. You don’t want to think your gains aren’t for sure because of the way you measured when you began.

Stand in front of a mirror and watch your face as you measure. Push the ruler in until small beads of blood start to form on your forehead, then take the measurement. That’s what I do.