Correct. If you're using
weights, you're "
hanging".
Hanging weights are a constant traction load. If you wear
weights in your pants, don't. It's the same as the extender since your clothing will reduce the vertical traction load during movement and sitting down.
Yes, and no. Yes, if you're using heavier
weights, you need to reduce the heavier
weights to lighter
weights. For example, 5lbs for 5 minutes, 4lbs for 5 minutes, 3lbs for 15 minutes, and 2.5lbs for as long as you want. Those heavier
weights will cause the tissues' bonds to break, and lighter
weights keep the tissues stretched. Don't just use heavier
weights just yet. This is just an example.
Go by the PE rules, it's roughly 0.5lb of incremental
weight load every 3 to 5 weeks during your PE journey. At times, it's 5 to 7 weeks.