BigO's Progress Log

[BigO]

Well another day of hanging in the books.

Hanging:
20 minutes @ 15 lbs SD
15 minutes @ 25 lbs SD
15 minutes @ 20 lbs SD

 

[BigO]

Made a switch to T-band today so the weight was lower and the sets a bit shorter but I figure with in the week it will pay off. I know, I know, I have been bashing T-band but I last tried it when I use to use ths starter and I have more room with the hardcore. I am just having too much bite at 33 lbs with the ace wrap and I find that it is not worth it to " condition my soft tissue" to be bitten in half by a hanger.
My first attempts with the T-band where pretty good and I felt much less torture to my soft tissues.

Hanging:
10 minutes @ 15 lbs SD
10 minutes @ 20 lbs SD
15 minutes @ 20 lbs SD
10 minutes @ 20 lbs SD

 

[donjelqer76]

Interesting! I absolutely hated theraband because it would stick to my skin and would hurt terribly when removed. I've never tried it with a soft underwrap though, which I'm sure would be much different. I agree with you though that soft tissues can only become accustomed to so much pressure before you start to do damage of some sort. I'll be following with interest!

 

[BigO]

Thanks for stopping buy DJ

I used it again today and all went pretty well.

hanging:
10 minutes @ 20 lbs SD
15 minutes @ 25 lbs SD
15 minutes @ 28 lbs SD

I dont usually go up with set progression but today was more of a load test and it went well!

 

[BigO]

Better day today with my new wrapping. Cut my t-band down to 1 X 24 and it is great. My underwrap is a 2x10 piece of ss and I have both of my lower adjustment nuts on the bib hardcore at 7 threads.

Hanging:
20 minutes, 15 @ 20, 5 @ 23 lbs SD
15 minutes , 5 @ 30, 10 @ 33 lbs SD

More tonight

Hanging:
15 minutes @ 25 lbs SD

 

[thenewdude]

You know what I found pretty dang comfortable on the skin for an underwrap is the lining (don't laugh) from a maxi-pad wrapper which are soft (really soft) and allow of oxygen with the little micro holes. Okay, now you can laugh (go ahead it's okay). But it works and I have used it for sometime. When my wife is at that time of the month, I try to get the wrappers so I have replacements.

 

[BigO]

You know what I found pretty dang comfortable on the skin for an underwrap is the lining (don't laugh) from a maxi-pad wrapper which are soft (really soft) and allow of oxygen with the little micro holes. Okay, now you can laugh (go ahead it's okay). But it works and I have used it for sometime. When my wife is at that time of the month, I try to get the wrappers so I have replacements.

that sounds like a good idea to be hinest. I have never really looked at one but I will check for her stash. I am always up for a newer and better solution.

thanks for stopping by.

 

[thenewdude]

Here's how it happened, bro. I was using silk but found it still to absorb sweat making it have some friction from the wetness then myself having to readjust the wrap (which we both know takes time and good techniques). So one day I saw the wrapper next to the bathroom trash can and meant to throw it in but then found myself feeling the texture and low and behold a new underwrap was born which I still use to this day (I use three to overlap all regions with slack). It was an accident.

 

[jesuscristo]

Hello guys, and great work BigO I've been reading post from you and you inspire people as other Veterans like you inspires too. But I got a question to you if you could answer, me and other people would be happy ;D .. Here it goes, I wold like to know which is better to gains in lenght. Is it Hanging or Pumping or Extender? Thanks for reading till here
Regards JJ

 

[BigO]

Hello guys, and great work BigO I've been reading post from you and you inspire people as other Veterans like you inspires too. But I got a question to you if you could answer, me and other people would be happy ;D .. Here it goes, I wold like to know which is better to gains in lenght. Is it Hanging or Pumping or Extender? Thanks for reading till here
Regards JJ

In my opinion hanging is the best length gainer.

 

[BigO]

Todays routine is as follows.

hanging:
15 minutes @ 20 lbs SD
15 minutes @ 30 lbs SD
10 minutes @ 25 lbs SD

 

[thenewdude]

I was really considering hanging. So, bro, what is a good starter routine and weight and set time for reps.

 

[BigO]

Todays hanging.:

15 minutes @ 10lbs for 5, 20 lbs for 10 SD
20 minutes @ 25 lbs SD

will get another set or two tonight

 

[BigO]

I forgot two post my hang set from two days ago.

I only did one 20 minute set at 20 lbs sd,
took yesterday off and resumed today.

I went light and here it is

hanging:
20 minutes @ 20 lbs Sd
20 minutes @ 20 lbs SD
5 minutes @ 30 lbs SD, 3 minutes @ 25 lbs SD- Bitchy weener day
10 minutes @ 20 lbs SD

 

[BigO]

On a decon break from hanging. will be doing some pumping and manual stretching starting tomorrow and then resuming hanging after a month of decon. I am going to start back up light and see how it goes. No injuries or any negative PIs, just needed a break.

 

[BigO]

Oct 31 2012

Oct 31 2012

Well I have take about ten days off of hanging and I have lost a small amount of length. I wanted to see where I would be with a good break and I have been measuring everyday since I stopped. I would say that 7 and 1/8th is where I am at even though at times I have gotten 7 3/8ths. I am calling my official length at 7 1/8th. I am happy with that and it has stayed consistet every day so that would be a perm gain of over an inch.
I will stay off of hanging for a bit and pump for a while. Just need a change of pace.

Today:
20 minutes @ 3-4 hg in the 2.00 inch cylinder.

I am beaking in slow but will up the time soon

 

[Raider]

You lost length only after 10 days??

 

[BigO]

I was really considering hanging. So, bro, what is a good starter routine and weight and set time for reps.

Sent you a PM!

 

[BigO]

You lost length only after 10 days??

I dont kow if I lost, maybe I was measuring at a slightly differet angle, I havent got a measurement less than 7 1/8th is what I should have said. I had once got a 7 3/8ths but I was also pushing damn hard!

I am sure I could get a good number with some dirty thoughts.

 

[BigO]

Warmed up with a sock for 10 minutes then pumped after reheating sock with it wrapped around the cylinder.

Pumping:
30 miutes @ 3-4 hg, 2.00 inch cyl.

Finished with a massage and 5 minutes of light jelquing

Clamping:
8 minutes