Thinking about hanging but got a few questions.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

Okay so I have been manually stretching for over a year now and I gained a solid inch in about 6 months but have seen very little in length gains since the first 6 months and I feel that it may be time to try hanging to get that second (final) inch.

My questions are as follows:

What is an approximate amount of time/day and sets to make gains?

Is it realistic to assume that an inch could be gained in 6 months to a year with smart and safe hanging?

Is hanging using the Bib Hanger difficult or relatively simple and straightforward?

My current size is 7"BPEL x 5-5.1"MEG so which hanger would be best; starter or original?


Any other tips would be greatly appreciated. I am not entirely sure as to whether or not I am going to hang but after several months with no gains it seems like the logical next step.


Thanks Men
Jrems

[BigO AdministratorPEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close BigO]

At least 5 days a week, Everyone reacts differently so I would say 3 or more sets at a time, more is better. Get the starter, the regular is big even though it says for 6 inch bpel dont get it. There is a learning curve and it will take aweek or so, sometimes longer.

[DaddyDick Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close DaddyDick]

I own the regular and do not recommend it! It is a great product but it is a pain to attach.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

Thanks for the replies! Sounds like the starter is the way to go (good because it's cheaper ).

Any thoughts on realistic gains or other helpful tips?


I think that my routine would look something like this:
Week 1-2 1 set 20 mins @ 2.5#
Week 3-4 2 sets 20 mins @ 2.5#
Week 5-6 3 sets 20 mins @ 2.5#
Week 6-7 2 sets 20 mins @ 3.5-5# depending on PI's and comfort
Week 8-9 3 sets 20 mins @ 3.5-5#

And this would continue on until I made the gains I am seeking. Do you gentlemen advise adding weight more quickly or perhaps more than 3 sets? I am under the impression that slow and steady may be the key to great gains with hanging.

Any and all help appreciated!

[thenewdude Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close thenewdude]

I am not trying to be a jerk but you gained an inch in length which is GREAT so what not just work on the girth for now and get it up there for a while? Balance is key in both areas.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

I completely understand where you are coming from newdude. I tried clamping a few months back and that combined with jelqing was obviously going to lead to gains for me. I have seen threads and stories written about how it is difficult to gain length after solid girth gains have been made so I figured a length first girth second approach might be best. Am I right or wrong, time will tell.

I admit that I am not in love with the thought of a 7.5 x 5 as it will likely look a bit skinny but I would obviously have to get there first in order to have that issue!

Basically I think I can gain half an inch girth easily with clamping so I want to determine whether or not the same can be said for length with hanging and it seems that will be the case; time for some execution.

Thanks for replying!

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

Just an aside; I don't think I would have found this if I had your starting measurements considering you were over an inch in length and about an inch in girth larger than I at my start.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

found this site*

[Wolfemother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wolfemother]

Get as many hanging sets in per session. 3 sets should be the minimum.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

Three sets minimum, gotcha. So a hanging routine should be more than 1 hour and probably 2-3 hours per day?

[Revolved Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Revolved]

Go for it. Im glad i made the commitment. Im only doing three sets a day, with the occasional 1 set day.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

@ Revolved: how long have you been at it and have you seen any gains thus far?

[Wolfemother Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wolfemother]

Well I if you have lots of time then stay lowish weight for maximum sets possible then only when you lose the fatigue should you increase weight then lower the reps back to 3 then build again. The mistake is to crank up the weight to quickly, this is believe to strengthen the ligs instead of steady creep elongation.

Three sets minimum, gotcha. So a hanging routine should be more than 1 hour and probably 2-3 hours per day?

[DaddyDick Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close DaddyDick]

Ideal would be splitting the sets up in the morning and nights. I try to do three hangs in the morning and two at night. Keeps me nice and fatigued. I like to do two at night because of the set of clamping or edging.

[jrems Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jrems]

Okay I like all of this information. Here's what I got so far:

Slow and steady wins the race.
Add weight in small increments as fatigue lessens.
At least 3 sets per day.
Morning and night sets may increase fatigue and effectiveness of the hanging leading to better gains.