FIR Hanging Questions

I’m currently doing a “hanging with fire” routine.

15 mins at 3.5lbs
Heat pad put on. Heat on.
30 mins incrementally increasing up to 4.5lbs
Heat pad removed.
15 mins at 5.5lbs

I have gained .5” in 3 months. This is on top of my .75” gains from hanging medium to heavy weight (no longer doing this). Good enough for me to keep going although I’ve hit a plateau for the past 3 weeks to a month.

I have a couple questions where I’ve found answers but they are not clear.

1. What strain is ideal for growth?
2. How do I know when to add weight?
3. How do I know if it’s too heavy? (I can physically and mentally handle well over 5.5lbs)
4. How do I know when to decon and how long?

I read and reread Kryptas and 5.5Squared post countless times. Maybe I’m missing something?

This is specific to FIR + vacuum hanging. I’m using the total man hanger and the thermedic heat pad. All is in well working condition.

Thanks in advance!

1. What strain is ideal for growth?

It was more about a non-stagnating strain. 5.5 gained whilst only achieving a 1-2% strain. However, I believe the ideal he mentioned was 2.5%+

2. How do I know when to add weight?

"My thought process is below.
The basic protocol shows declining gains around day 40, so once I hit day 30 of a cycle I’m looking for an indication to begin decon, not looking for a reason to continue past day 30 or 40.
Think of this protocol as 4-5 weeks on and 3-4 weeks off.
Strain lower than 2%:
If Pre and Post BPFSL are still increasing —> good to go
If Pre and Post BPFSL are stalling AND it’s less than 30 days in the cycle —> add weight (I do 6oz)
If Pre and Post BPFSL are stalling and I’m at 30 days or more in the cycle —> 3-4 week decon"
- 5.5

3. How do I know if it’s too heavy? (I can physically and mentally handle well over 5.5lbs)

Not sure about this one, but I reckon you just have to be aware of PI’s. I would say if you have followed his quote from Q2 it shouldn’t be too high? Just an assumption.

4. How do I know when to decon and how long?
(Q2)

Question for you:
Where did you get your heat pad? Mind sending me a link? I’m in the UK and his links aren’t available for me.

All the best,
Lej.