stretching

If you go to any gym, it’s likely to find some people who spend a lot of time static stretching. But do you really need to stretch before you exercise? Stretching used to be a no-brainer, but more research is emerging that questions if there are any benefits to the average person. Researchers...

We all know that walking is healthy for us. Our bodies are meant to be in motion, so a sedentary lifestyle wrecks our health. Whether you are just starting out, returning from a long hiatus, or already walking, this four-week plan will combine a steady-state and faster-paced walking to help you...

Chinedu Obiekea—aka Andrew Jacked—may be one of the biggest bodybuilders in the Open Division, but he’s also one of the most “flex-ible” competitors on the scene as demonstrated in a recent post on the big man’s Instagram account. The Nigerian IFBB Pro loves to limber up during workouts, as...

Static stretching makes you weak, slow, and doesn't improve flexibility. Or does it? Here’s a different opinion. A recent trend among fitness professionals is to recommend moving away from static stretching, especially before a workout or athletic performance. The reasons for abandoning...

Too many articles zero in on the how-to when it comes to stretching, so this one will be a little different. What’s equally, if not more important than how to perform a stretch, is knowing the types of stretches to use, and when. This should help. 5 Types of Stretches When most people think...

As athletes push their bodies to achieve peak performance, the risk of injuries becomes an inherent part of their journey. These injuries often restrict their training intensity and workout type, hindering muscle development and strength. Prolonged injuries can lead to extended periods of...

Do you want to avoid muscle strains and soreness or prevent any injuries in season? Check out these seven stretches every day to avoid back injuries, fatigue, soreness, and shin splints. Whether you are a female or male bodybuilder, it’s crucial to stretch it out before throwing heavyweight...

Q: How important is stretching to a weightlifter? A: To some extent it depends on the individual, a statement that applies to any fitness pursuit. Basically, the training protocol you implement needs be something that will accomplish your goals. Even so, most lifters don’t have crystalline...

Purpose and Hypotheses Purpose The purpose of this narrative review was “to discuss the impact of stretch-induced mechanical tension as an underlying mechanism on muscle hypertrophy and strength enhancements.” Hypothesis The authors did not explicitly state any hypotheses, which is common for...

Some people are born with flexibility while others have to work for it. And no matter what category you fall under, gaining a greater range of motion, both in muscles and joints, takes persistence and time. Stretching plays an important role in keeping the body flexible and has even been known...

By Aadam | September 8, 2023 This post is taken from the Vitamin. Every Thursday, I drop some knowledge bombs on your face to help you reach your goals faster while avoiding all the bullshit. When you think of resistance training, the word ‘flexibility’ likely doesn’t come to mind. But what if...

What is Dynamic Stretching? The short definition of dynamic stretching is “stretching as you are moving”. The opposite of dynamic stretching is static stretching, which is the stretching you are probably used to such as reaching down to touch your toes. Static stretching, as the name implies...

Today, we'll show you how to warm up properly before weight training with an emphasis on pre-workout stretches before lifting. Learning how to stretch correctly before lifting weights is crucial for preventing injury since there are certain efficient mobility activities before workouts and...

There is a good probability that you will have tight lats if you are a calisthenics athlete because of all of the pullups and push ups that you practice. When it comes to stretching the latissimus dorsi, it is recommended that a variety of different methods be employed. To begin, we will...

Stretching is one of those things coaches and hardcore lifters never sit on the fence about. It’s either a complete waste of time or it’s curing cancer. There is no in-between. Usually, both sides will argue till they are blue in the face if it doesn’t come to fist-a-cuffs first. When coaches...

Strength athletes will get more reps out of their sets if they stretch their muscles between sets. And we're not talking about the muscles you're training, but their antagonists. So when you're training the latissimi dorsi you need to stretch the pectoralis major. Sports scientists at the...

We have all heard of it, and yet the amount of people who don’t stretch after their warm up is astounding. Most weight trainers think that is not ‘macho’ to be seen in front of their mates stretching and miss it out all together this is a big mistake because Stretching is a fundamental way to...

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