Gym Workouts & Stretching

Hi all,

I've just been asked for "my take on stretching". For those that haven't stumbled across this before, please check out my past article here: Gym Workouts & Stretching

As per most subjects, stretching is open to debate on which method/s are best. As always, I suggest adapting things to the individual and their needs/ endeavor. It should be remembered that in most cases the purpose of stretching is to help improve performance and avoid injury.

Here's some related articles of interest:
Warm-Up
Cool Down

I'll be back with more news shortly.

All the best,

GP

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Stretching

Personally, when weight training, I advocate related static stretching immediately following an exercise (i.e. during rest between sets), such as a Latissimus Dorsi stretch following lat pulldowns.

If performed correctly, the exercise undertaken should allow for near full stretch and contraction of the muscle/s. Following warm-up sets and working sets, your muscles are at their hottest and, therefore, can be elongated (stretched) to a greater degree.

Stretching between and after sets of an exercise should prove advantages to help avoid stiffness and re-establish a normal (or greater) range-of-movement. With this in mind, they should also be included as part of your eventual cool-down.

This page is an extract from the forthcoming Gym Professor eBook Gym Workouts - Maps to Success.

GP
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