GRX,
I think that some "newbie" like gains can be had by some from prolonged erections…but for our intents and purposes…yes, I believe some additional forces are needed.
Thats the whole point of this thread (well kinda).
I found an old thread of Shivers (in MXs favorites);
Deformation: Intensity, Method and Recovery guidelines
Basically gives a force chart that pertains to Deformation: Intensity, Method and Recovery guidelines.
This is the meat of the chart;
The stress is divided into four bands which are defined very roughly as follows:
A <80N (<18lbs)
B 80-180N (18-40lbs)
C 180-280N (40-63lbs)
D >280N (>63lbs)
From these four bands, they have four types of therapy intensity/duration which are listed below with some key points:
Area S1: defined as all of band A
Stimulates fibrocytes to maintain length; until the first slight feeling of stretch. If held for a few minutes the feeling of stretch goes away (accommodates). If sustained for 20 – 30 minutes will signal fibrocytes to remodel tissue longer (sustained low load stretch). Very effective at signaling fibroblasts to remodel collagen in late inflammatory/ early proliferative phase.
Exercise: Daily - eg. ADS
Area S2: defined as lower half of band B
The elastic range actual stretching; some fibers slip, some bonds break, some fibers denature.
If sustained for 20 – 30 minutes will signal fibrocytes to remodel tissue longer (sustained low load stretch) but is difficult to tolerate for 20-30 minutes.
Exercise: Needs at least one day rest between bouts. eg. Hanging/Stretching
Area S3: defined as upper part of band B and small part of band C
Works in the elastic range and a bit of the plastic range; significant stretching; many fibers slip, bonds break, some fibers denature. Stimulates fibrocytes to remodel tissue longer with time. Painful stretch, hard tolerate.
Exercise: Needs at least one day rest between bouts(!?!). eg. Possibly stretching, though a little on the extreme side for most.
Area S4: defined as middle of band C
Not practiced by physical therapists (occasionally by surgeons with anesthesia or unconscious patients!)
I think for my purposes, band A is where its at!
Gotta go, but will be back to discuss this!