Originally Posted by Sober_woder
After hanging with 5lbs + heat 2-5 X’s per day for about a month, I saw wonderful progress (+ .5”). I also began suffering from urinary issues including weak stream, trouble voiding, and a constant urge to go. I went to the urologist who deemed me healthy after some blood work and a uroflow exam.
Has anyone else experienced these symptoms? I’ve backed off to hanging for longer periods with only 2.5 lbs which is solving my problems but my gains have basically stopped.
Please advise.
When I was extending using X4 for an average of 6 hours a day, no breaks, it took me longer to turn the valve off, my stream would just run until there was nothing left. It wasn’t that much of an issue since I didn’t have the constant urge as you described.
Thoughtfulgold reviewed my routine and has suggested I take a four week deconditioning break due to my routine being too aggressive. He suggest that I return and take a less aggressive approach with scheduled breaks. Part of his assessment was that I significantly cut back the hours and days that I use the extender. I was also regularly pumping and jelqing.
Your routine might have been overly aggressive with not enough rest periods/days.
Others with more experience will certainly be able to provide you some excellent insight and suggestions on subject.