Time under tension vs intensity

Hey All,

I have been thinking about this for extending as there is a similar ideology in body building.

For the past 2 months I have been using a TM vac extender for 3-4 hours per day 5 days a week but at quite a high intensity (almost uncomfortable)
The reason I have been using for only 3-4 hrs is with taping for the vac extender I need to piss throughout the day, re taping after taking it off would be abit too sensitive.
So I thought I better make those 3-4 hrs worth it and go hard, keep in mind I am still careful, yet to come close to any injury.
At the end of the 3-4 hrs I’m counting down the minutes though haha.

I have noticed some other users using the extender for 6-8hrs per day but at a lower intensity using a noose style extender so no tape or less tape needed, so you would have the freedom to take off and then back on within seconds and with ease.
And I have also noticed others using ADS for 10-12 hrs I guess at a lower intensity.

So what is the recommended path of action based on your anecdotal experience and your knowledge of clinical literature on TP?
Rack up the hours at a lower intensity?
Go hard but in short bursts?

Thank you

I have the Total Man extender as well and I have been doing 1 hr a day using FIR pads and following Kyrpas load calculator. I have a small electronic scale attached to judge starting and finishing loads. I’ve switched from hanging using the same technique, but setting that up was a hassle and the extender is easier. I’ve gained about 5 mm in BPFSL in a couple months with the hanging routine, and just started with the extender last week. I am getting strains of 2% each day, so I will expect to see some gains soon. I don’t think there is a need anymore for wearing it for hours a day given what the new research has been proving.