Yesterday I did 5x5x3 and extender for 4 hours. I had to do some thinking. I May have used way too much tension with extender. I am able to stretch my flaccid to 20cm, but Phallosan plus Bell is gonna cause blisters if I am over doing it. So I had to come back a little, so stretch is felt, not over done, and so that Bell is always full. I am using protection cap. If I had awesome pumping and squash jelging session, right after I am using XL Bell, but if I feel that I have done lot for week, I will use Large Bell. I am going to test how this goes.
Question is: Would you rather use higher tension with extender or medium? Turtling will be issue, if over done, but what are your experiences on the matter? Btw, I am grower, not shower, but I guess it is good indicator of progressio when I have lower hang?
Extenders are tricky. Time under traction is what matters most. Of course, the amount of tension plays its part, but you have to remember that the longer you use it per day, the greater the overall intensity becomes.
Intensity is a function of how much tension you are using at any point in time, but realize that it is also cumulative. So, for example, you would get a better workout stretching at 900 grams for 6 hours (5400 gram hours) as opposed to 1200 grams for 4 hours (4800 gram hours).
There is a concept in stretching called "creep," which I learned about from a former member. I also read scientific articles about it. Basically, you want your tissues to ease into the stretch gradually for best results. Some guys will put the extender on and crank up the intensity to maximum on their first set, but this is the wrong approach. The tunica will not relax into the stretch like it should, when given too much stress from the get go. It may want to retract as a defense mechanism, which can cause discomfort, making your sessions less efficient.
You are much better off starting at slightly lower tension on the first set, and work your way up to your current maximum over the first hour or so, depending on how your body is adjusting to the stress. Some days are tougher than others. It is up to you to make that call, based on feel.
You should work your way up in tension and time under traction to avoid complications, such as pain, blisters, etc, all of which can lead to setbacks.
Using maximum tension is only best once your tissues have adapted to those stress levels over time.
Maybe I am the only one on this forum who cannot do an intense girth routine and also extend for several hours. For me, the breaking down of tissues through girth work can amplify the intensity felt when doing length work, to the point of being extremely painful. I do not know how the hell you guys can do both, and not suffer any consequences. Even if I do girth after length, my length routine the following day will suffer, as I won't be able to put in the full amount of time.
