Hanging Observation

I have been hanging for a few months consistently using a homemade hanger, made with a metal cable clamp. I find it to work well because it is easy to adjust the tightness and find a comfortable hang. The interesting thing I noticed today is that my girth has grown 1/8 inch in the location I place the hanger. Has anyone else noticed anything like this? Does anyone know what causes the girth gain?

I have seen many people report base girth gains from hanging. The weight being placed on that section is the cause of it in response to handling to weight.

I’d be curious to see a pic of your device.

I use a home made metal, rubber lined, pipe clamp. Will keep an eye out for this. I haven’t noticed to date but then I haven’t measured girth either.

My girth gains have actually been mid shaft because that is where the device clamps down when I hang. I will try to post a picture of the clamp I use. I simply put the clamp on with a small ring hanging from the bottom and then use an s hook to hang the weights

Sounds exactly like mine.