Originally Posted by cantlook
While using a fulcrum will target more stress to a certain point of the shaft, it makes sense that any stretch (assuming you are holding the end of the shaft) will target the entire tunica. Think of pulling on one end of a rope with the other end tied to a tree, no matter which direction you pull, the entire length of rope (between the two end points) should be receiving the same amount of force.
I have noticed that while fulcrum hanging, different fulcrum diameters and positions seem to pull the ligaments differently.
Does this represent a different division of force?
Some fulcrum hangs seem to hit only the tunica and provide no ligament discomfort whatsoever.
The most direct tunica exercise I’ve ever experienced was a two handed shaft stretch where you literally pull your shaft apart with your hands.
Began December 2009 at 5 7/8" length and 5" girth.
As of December 5th 2012 7 3/8" BPEL and 6 1/8" base girth.
Going for the magic 8"x6"