Hanging 101

Should I use this for hanging?

https://www.ali express.us/item … ayAdapt=glo2usa

This is an ADS, not a hanger. Yes, you can use the cup and the vac handle. The sleeve may not last because a lot of them are cheap quality. So you may have to double or overlap sleeves, use a clamp to keep seal around the cup or shaft or both, or get better sleeves. Vac hang has a limit weight. I was only able to hang at 8 lbs on vac and it loses grip and finding it slipping. But if you’re just starting, you’ll manage to be on this setup for few months at least

2buckchuck was already spot on (thats an ADS / not a hanger), but I’ll add there are high quality vac hangers that can handle over 20lbs..

I use StealthForMen vac hanger; it’s really expensive, but good quality. I’ve never had an injury from it either which I think is a good sign (I’ve used it for around 8 months now).

Is the op guide still up to date/optimal?

Most of the fundamentals haven’t changed really… Regarding optimal; not sure what you’re asking there. The guide suggests watching your progress indicators like BPFSL & BPEL, etc and make decisions with a scientific apppraoch.

I can only think of 3 things that have changed, at least in terms of my opinion:
1-When I wrote the guide I suggested not using rest days — but I’ve made good gains with lots of rest days. I think rest days are good especially if it’s helping you avoid an injury — really it depends on how intense your routine is & whether you’re recovering enough between routines.

2-The part of the guide with 20 minute sets assumes a compression hanger like the BIB hanger in terms of the guidance with 20 minute sets. If you use a VAC hanger, you don’t need to take a break— you just need to build up slowly so you don’t blisters (from the vac device).

3-VAC hangers are really comfortable; I prefer them now (vs compression).

I got something like this and use it for hanging, but I bought more durable sleeves on eBay for like 10 bucks

Hi I just started the newbie PE routine. I plan on sticking with the routine for at least 3 months before attempting any hanging. My question is when I do decide to start hanging, do I still perform the newbie PE routine? If so, do I perform the handing routine immediately after the PE routine or do one in the morning, one in the evening? The newbie PE routine I speak of is
-5mins warmup
-5mins stretch
-10mins jelp
-5mins warm down
-50 Kegel 5 seconds each

Thank you for your response.

Hi Lion666 - if you hang post newbie routine completion, in my opinion you keep doing the newbie routine you outlined except stretching. Hanging replaces stretching (of course), but keep warming up/ down and doing jelqs and kegels.

Avoid using too much weight too fast , or too many hanging sessions too quickly… Early on very little weight and.very few hanging sessions can yield good growth. Ramp up at a slow pace— use your best judgment to determine if you are getting enough tissue fatigue. In my experience less weight over more time is a superior approach— it’s lower risk and yields better results. Getting injured is always a huge setback— and tends to only happen when we do too much too fast.

Check your glans and unit when hanging- if it’s getting cold that can hurt results.

Getting cold increases injury risk and decreases tissue elasticity. If your unit is getting cold— wrap an infrared heating pad around your unit or get a small space heater.

One thing I like about my vac device is it naturally keeps my unit warm enough… Adding heat to my vac ADS only made me sweat a lot and even made the device slip sometimes. I only needed extra heat on my unit when using a compression device, like the Bib hanger.

Thank you for your knowledge and advice. I do have a bib hanger, I will report back after 3 months of the newbie routine before I start hanging and take measurements. I am currently about 5.25-5.5 inches before anything. Not sure how I am going to deal with the unit getting cold, but that can wait.