Progressive Weight Hanging. Gain More In Less Time

**Influence** · 07-22-2012

Malehangers Progressive Weight Hanging reminds me of a bodybuilding program that was popularized in the 70's by a guy name Mike Mentzer.

He's dead now but his methods were revolutionary at the time. Basically, he broke the paradigm of what bodybuilding "had to be".

While other bodybuilders were at the gym 6 days a week pounding each muscle from every angle for hours - he was there twice a week, used only a few sets per body part, and was in and out in less than an hour. The only difference was that his workouts were at the highest intensity.

So the difference between regular programs and his was: volume vs intensity.

He was considered a quack for a long time but the results spoke for themselves. He was built like machine... and so were a lot of his followers. I've personally tested his approach and it works fairly well - especially if you don't have a lot of time to give up.

I'm tired and so I may not have described it thoroughly enough. But the point is - The theory behind Malehangers approach has worked in other realms too.

PS - do a quick google of Mike Mentzer and you'll probably find better description than I've described here

**malehanger** · 07-22-2012

I think I'm flattered, thanks!

**hihopes1286** · 07-22-2012

I am also a construction worker bigO. Malehanger is 15 minutes and 3 sets what I should aim for daily as long as I'm hitting fatigue? I am just starting to hang. Thanks.

**hihopes1286** · 07-22-2012

I am also a construction worker bigO. Malehanger is 15 minutes and 3 sets what I should aim for daily as long as I'm hitting fatigue? I am just starting to hang. Thanks.

**malehanger** · 07-23-2012

Originally Posted by hihopes1286

I am also a construction worker bigO. Malehanger is 15 minutes and 3 sets what I should aim for daily as long as I'm hitting fatigue? I am just starting to hang. Thanks.

Yes Sir. 2-3 sets daily should be the goal.

**hihopes1286** · 07-23-2012

Thanks so much. I'm going to follow your advice and hope to see some good gains.

**BigO** · 07-23-2012

Originally Posted by Influence

Malehangers Progressive Weight Hanging reminds me of a bodybuilding program that was popularized in the 70's by a guy name Mike Mentzer.

He's dead now but his methods were revolutionary at the time. Basically, he broke the paradigm of what bodybuilding "had to be".

While other bodybuilders were at the gym 6 days a week pounding each muscle from every angle for hours - he was there twice a week, used only a few sets per body part, and was in and out in less than an hour. The only difference was that his workouts were at the highest intensity.

So the difference between regular programs and his was: volume vs intensity.

He was considered a quack for a long time but the results spoke for themselves. He was built like machine... and so were a lot of his followers. I've personally tested his approach and it works fairly well - especially if you don't have a lot of time to give up.

I'm tired and so I may not have described it thoroughly enough. But the point is - The theory behind Malehangers approach has worked in other realms too.

PS - do a quick google of Mike Mentzer and you'll probably find better description than I've described here

I still have High Intensity Training The Mike Mentzer way sitting on my shelf in the living room, My boys look through it and I tell them, when they get older that and the Arny encyclopedia of bodybuilding, also on my book rack ( but tattered) will help them when they are ready. Great books.
Mike Mentzer was an animal. His routines are sick.

**BrianStorm** · 08-08-2012

As a 'noob' of only 2 hanging sessions is it best to wait a couple of weeks before using this technique, or should I just jump right into it?

**malehanger** · 08-09-2012

Originally Posted by BrianStorm

As a 'noob' of only 2 hanging sessions is it best to wait a couple of weeks before using this technique, or should I just jump right into it?

Progressive hanging is designed to work for any man regardless of his hanging experience. Look over the thread again and notice how on page one, there's an example routine. Using your current weight, which should be around 2lbs you can go from there.

**BrianStorm** · 08-13-2012

Cheers chap. In a week I'm already up to about 3kg (6.6lb) and haven't had to stop a set yet. I guess it's mainly time to get back into the habit and also to get used to wrapping.