I’ve had the LG Hanger for a little more than a year now, and am very satisfied with it.
I started out with a Bib Starter, looking back I think in main part because it was a less expensive hanger; I think I paid 119.00 dollars for it. I did manage to get in about 6 months of using it consistently, but they were a brutal 6 months. With clamp style hangers you can’t go longer than the recommended 20 minute sets because of blood circulation issues. So I would spend at least 10 minutes between each 20 minute set just working on keeping warm with heat before I would start my next set. I was consistent and eventually got to 6 20 minute sets a day back to back and the whole process took about 3 hours straight out of my day (morning, since I work a later work shift). It was very tedious, I was never looking forward to it. It was a burden.. And on top of all of that, I think I gained about .1 inch in a full 6 months. So I did get a bit of conditioning in and I guess it was an intro to hanging.. But I actually lost sensation in my unit, and had to go on a 1.5 month decon break to gain it back. Thank god it came back, I’m lucky I did not do worse damage. I was never able to get over 10 lbs with the Bib though, if I did it would just not work, I would destroy myself, and I had already subconsciously realized this. I know some guys are different and some maybe the Bib will work, but most guys it is just not worth the risk and also you won’t get a quality hang which is what we’re all looking for.
I had always known about the LG from their website and then just from reading people’s posts on these awesome forums. It is worth every penny. I remember the first time I put it on for my first hang and it exceeded what I was expecting. Started at a low weight which is very important, but just the tension it puts on unit is completely centered, no discomfort - and this is why you can hang for 1 hour sets. You can do longer too, I’ve done 2 hours with more moderate weight. Especially when you are able to get the vacuum pressure just right (I have been following 1:1 ratio weight to vacuum). I just purchased their red handle vacuum pump from their website, and it is more precise in my experience.
Also a big benefit to the LG Hanger is I can do things while hanging. I have been getting more creative as of late, but typically my first hour set in a day is to do a straight down hang. Because there is no discomfort, and I don’t have to put a lot of attention to “focus” on being in the right position so something doesn’t hurt or slip.. I can relax. I can get things done on my smartphone. I can read. I can watch TV. Lately I have been logging a lot of hours laying on my bed with a pully system I created with a barbell and barbell rack. I’ve been able to hang at a SD angle, straight out, and also even straight up.
I have experienced one blister from using the LG several months back. However, it was not the end of the world lol. I was able to heal up and go back to hanging in about a week. FOLLOW the advice and read the articles they have regarding blisters. It is most often the case of either adding too much weight too early and not letting your skin get conditioned, or having too high a vacuum for the weight. I added too much weight at the time too early. I also was not being as precise with the vacuum pressure I needed before I would hang the weight. I’m starting to learn consistency is key.. And even though you are not hanging at the high weights you want to be at now, progressing the weights up slowly and consistently is the way you’re going to make the most quality progress with the least amount of setbacks. You also in this way make the fastest progress as far as length gains.
But this product far exceeded my expectations, and their customer service is awesome. They really know what they are doing and what they are talking about. The Chamber itself is of the most quality. I don’t know how they do it, but it is hand-crafted to fit you for the measurements you send them with your original order. It is also very durable. I’ve never actually dropped it on the ground, but if I did it would not break. I’ve read posts about drop situations and its durability. So other than if you lose it, it’s not going to break.
I have really started to find my groove as of late, and have found a routine that fits my schedule that is working. I definitely have learned from others and my own experience that using some kind of ADS after hanging is important. I use an ADS after each hanging set I do for at least 2-3 hours as a general rule. I try to have it on after all hanging sets and just all the time in general, unless I’m working out at the gym or something physically demanding. I personally mainly use the Phallosan Forte, as in my experience it is the most comfortable ADS/Extender I have used that I can comfortably wear for long hours and move around in, go to work with no issues. I don’t use Phallosan’s sleeves though, I purchase sleeves from the LG website and use them with the Phallosan - more durable, less slippage, and quicker/more efficient to take on and off. I also have purchased LG’s Girth Bands, and these have been very useful as an ADS at times, and also as a base for my shaft when hanging to keep my unit with good blood supply for my hanging sets. I have also seen many positive reviews for LG’s Extender, and it seems like a winner, lol. From what I can see it is more powerful than other extenders, as it’s max tension is at something like 10-12lbs. I can already see myself incorporating it into my routine with success. A way to add more hours, with more moderate traction.
I think I want to gain another 2 inches from where I’m at right now. I am still learning and want to keep things under control with minimal set backs. In the past couple of months I have had the time to be more consistent, and have seen better gains then at any other time in my PE career. Also I can easily say my EQ is better than ever. I’m starting to learn you really have to take things slow and steady, but with consistency the gains will come. I am very grateful for LG’s product line, and look forward to purchasing and using their extender.