Stationary Inversion: Total Back System

      How it works:  It is believed that by inverting in a stationary position (motionless or not moving) while holding dumbbell weights, your spine will be lengthened about half an inch within 6 months.

      Experimented by:  Sky

      Statistical Success Rate:  ONGOING RESEARCH (Athletes)
…….…………………………..Very Low (Others)

- Athletes, bodybuilders, or physically active individuals tend to achieve bad results when hanging upside down motionless while holding dumbbell weights.

      Level of Difficulty:  Easy

      Duration:  3 months plus 2 weeks (May 11, 2005 to August 27, 2005)

      Result: ONGOING RESEARCH.  I possibly grew about 0.5 cm in temporary growth.  But I lost it all once I stopped inverting.  After 3 months and a half, I’ve come to realize that kinetic inversion (caused by motion such as performing inverted sit-ups) is far more effective than stationary inversion (motionless inversion).  Also during this period, my back and abdominal muscles were weak and stiff because I never thought about building muscle mass.  Building muscle mass is an important key to achieving the very first inch.

      There are 2 inversion methods while performing with the Total Back System:

Method #1: For more than 3 months and a half, I’ve been inverting with this method in which I hold 30 lb dumbbell weight each hand every day for 90 to 120 minutes (in divided sessions) and have NOT gained any centimeter.

Advantage: This method is very easy to perform because you will be in an upside position in just 15 seconds of preparation. All you have to do is climb on this machine and off you go!

Disadvantage: I loved this method so much that I stuck to it for more than 3 months plus 3 weeks; unfortunately, I’ve only achieved temporary height gain (0.5 cm). As a result, I have NOT gained anything from this method.

Result: ONGOING RESEARCH

I love this method very much and consistently invert everyday with 30 pound dumbbell weight each hand (total 60 pounds) for 3 months plus 2 weeks and have NOT gained any centimeter.

Method #2: This method is a little more intense than method #1 due to the fact that there are more iron plates involved.

Advantage: Higher intensity level.

Disadvantage: This exercise is very difficult and uncomfortable to perform because you will need some time for preparation (6 minutes) such as strapping weights, foam, and metal chain around your torso. In picture above, I’m inverting on the Total Back System with foam, 40 pound iron plates, and metal chain around the torso. At the same time, I’m holding 30 pound dumbbell weight each hand. I invert with 100 pounds in total.

Result: ONGOING RESEARCH

I invert with this method for only few weeks and have NOT gained anything significantly. So I quit! Besides, my back hurts a little bit when I invert more than 40 pound iron plates. It’s the uneasy sensation that I feel in my spine whenever I invert with this type of stationary, yet extreme exercise.

Stationary Inversion: Inversion Boots

      How it works:  It is believed that by inverting in a stationary position (motionless or not moving) while holding dumbbell weights, your spine will be lengthened about half an inch within 6 months.

      Experimented by:  Sky

      Statistical Success Rate:  ONGOING RESEARCH (Athletes)
…….…………………………..Very Low (Others)

- Athletes, bodybuilders, or physically active individuals tend to achieve bad results when hanging upside down motionless while holding dumbbell weights.

      Level of Difficulty:  Easy

    Duration:  2 weeks (April 2005)

    Result: ONGOING RESEARCH.  I possibly grew about 0.5 cm in temporary growth.  But I lost it all once I stopped inverting. 

Stationary Inversion: Traction Tables, Inversion Machines, Gravitational Devices & Slings

      How it works:  It is believed that by inverting in a stationary position (motionless or not moving), your spine will be lengthened about half an inch within 6 months.

      Experimented by:  None.  I did not experiment with these traction tables and inversion machines.

      Statistical Success Rate:  Low (Athletes)
…….…………………………..Very Low (Others)

- Athletes, bodybuilders, or physically active individuals tend to achieve bad results when hanging upside down motionless while holding dumbbell weights.

      Level of Difficulty:  Easy

    Duration:  None

    Result: None.  Did not experiment. 

      The following traction machines and inversion tables listed below are UNLIKELY to make you grow taller due to their purposes which only serve as stationary (motionless) stretching.

I did not experiment with these traction tables and inversion machines (above); however, based from the similar experiments that I’ve conducted with the Total Back System and BodyTrends’ Inversion Boots, I strongly believe that any form of inversion in a stationary position will lead to disappointing results.  Once and for all, I’ve proven that this type of inversion is great to relieve stress or backache but does very little to produce permanent height gain.  Therefore, do NOT buy them if your goal is to grow a few inches taller!

My Total Back System Sales Receipt

Note:  Here’s the sales receipt of the Total Back System in which I bought on Ebay for $235 back in February 2005.

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Spine

Methods

Success Rate

Duration

Tested

Level of

Difficulty

Sky’s Lumbar Routine

Very High (Athletes)

Medium (Others)

1 month

Easy

Stationary Inversion

Low (Athletes)

Very Low (Others)

3 months
plus 2 weeks

Easy

Stretching journals, downloads, & exercises

Medium (Athletes)

Very Low (Others)

3 weeks

Easy

Alexander Technique, Yoga, Pilates

Medium (Athletes)

Very Low (Others)

3 weeks

Easy

Swimming

Low (Athletes)

Very Low (Others)

4 weeks

Easy

Pull ups

High (Athletes)

Low (Others)

3 weeks

Easy