| Aleks,
I'm very sorry to hear that, and I can't begin to imagine your frustration. The one thing I can think of that you still haven't tried is hanging, and I don't mean an ADS or one low weight for a long time. I mean something along the lines of a BIB hanger and increasing weights.
Naturally, you must work them up slow, but your for example said you used five pounds straight down. I've read posts from BIB, the man who the hanger is named after, and he at times got as high as 40 pounds. Currently I believe wanna10incher is still hanging, and if you haven't already check out sikdogg's information page. There you can find instructions for making your own hanging devices, and the homemade BIB hangers can purportedly handle 20 pounds or more. Included are QAs with BIB who gained four inches of length I believe and 2 of girth.
Also, if hanging down doesn't work, try hanging up, with the weight over your shoulder. You can also try hanging side to side or straight out from the body. My recommendation is that you try one direction, say for a month or two, and slowly increase weights. If after that time you feel you are working your ligaments out really well but there is not much growth, try a different direction.
If you are still taking supplements, look for vitamins or other supplements that are used for circulation and/or healing. You might also studying up on any supplements that help increase flexibility or ligament elasticity. Most importantly though I'd work on the exercise routine and worry about that first.
You're a hell of a trooper for being so persisitent, and anyone can see you want to improve yourself. This might be the answer. |