I practiced. I experimented with attaching a rope to some weights and throwing them over the back of a couch. I couldn't get that to work for me. I also did partial hanging with a belt in my door frame. That worked well. I practiced daily for a bit over a week. My last practice attempt was almost accidentally successful, but the belt wasn't properly secured and came loose when I blacked out and my full weight was on it. Some other people seem to have trouble with it, so I guess it's different for everyone. It was almost too easy for me though. I will say that when you start to practice, make sure you're actually ready to go, just in case.