Stretching

TheDaddy2003 · 15-09-2005, 01:24 AM

How important is it to stretch before and after training?

I personally never stretch and was wondering what your thoughts are on it?

Why is it important and besides flexibility what other gains are there to be had from stretching?

Mr.V · 15-09-2005, 12:25 PM

before i did any research or had a routine i just did a few static stretches before training, I now do 5 mins on the row machine before and after training just breaking into a sweat at the end of it (i.e not flat out)

I find this is loads better as with static stretching i was literally taking days to recover.

wigz · 15-09-2005, 01:27 PM

i do 5 mins on a bike or jogger just till 2 slightlly raise body temp then a couple of light warm up sets on whatever body part im training then stretch out when im finished.

Munchie · 15-09-2005, 07:09 PM

I was wondering the same thing.
If you already row before and after a workout is this sufficent?

vesp · 15-09-2005, 08:41 PM

I've found that stretching pre workout has prevented me from having injuries.
I never used to stretch, just done a quick warm up. But I used to get little pains here and there.
But since i've started to stretch regularly,no pains.

crazycal1 · 16-09-2005, 12:06 AM

you`d be amazed how much stretching can help-i had a bad back for ages - still have,stretch 2x everyday-(when your muscles are warm)found a specific stretch and have put on 8lb`s this year 8)

SoulCard · 16-09-2005, 05:29 PM

if you dont stretch or warm up or somehow, you are beggin for injuries...ive seen peeps advise to stretch between sets, but I dont like that...jus a nice quick stretch and superlight first set to get the blood flowing to the muscle group...

crazycal1 · 16-09-2005, 06:53 PM

yeah i`ve never stretched in between sets-its the last thing my muscles want to do when they`re pumped-bugger that!

zx9rjas. · 16-09-2005, 09:41 PM

Stretching is best perfoermed on the bodypart trained at the end of the workout. The muscle is pumped and full, stretching will cause an effect similar to "muscle memory" whereby new muscle will grow into the prestretched tissue.

sitries · 16-09-2005, 09:44 PM

Stretching is best perfoermed on the bodypart trained at the end of the workout. The muscle is pumped and full, stretching will cause an effect similar to "muscle memory" whereby new muscle will grow into the prestretched tissue.

quality - il be stretching in future. someonr told me before that if you stretch you can increase gains by 15%. i didnt take notice though. i will do in future now that the benefits have been confirmed.

15-09-2005, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheDaddy2003 Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wales Posts: 184 Rep Power:	Stretching How important is it to stretch before and after training? I personally never stretch and was wondering what your thoughts are on it? Why is it important and besides flexibility what other gains are there to be had from stretching?

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crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 3,033 Rep Power:	you`d be amazed how much stretching can help-i had a bad back for ages - still have,stretch 2x everyday-(when your muscles are warm)found a specific stretch and have put on 8lb`s this year 8) ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 3,033 Rep Power:	yeah i`ve never stretched in between sets-its the last thing my muscles want to do when they`re pumped-bugger that! ______________________ einsteins mind was the key to all things...to understand more than to know. www.englishmuscle.co.uk www.extremenutrition.co.uk

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zx9rjas. Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southampton Posts: 696 Rep Power:	Stretching is best perfoermed on the bodypart trained at the end of the workout. The muscle is pumped and full, stretching will cause an effect similar to "muscle memory" whereby new muscle will grow into the prestretched tissue. ______________________ 50% of Training is nutrition 50% of Training is not overtraining If you cant gain see the above.

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15-09-2005, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr.V Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power:	before i did any research or had a routine i just did a few static stretches before training, I now do 5 mins on the row machine before and after training just breaking into a sweat at the end of it (i.e not flat out) I find this is loads better as with static stretching i was literally taking days to recover.

15-09-2005, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
wigz Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Manchester Posts: 430 Rep Power:	i do 5 mins on a bike or jogger just till 2 slightlly raise body temp then a couple of light warm up sets on whatever body part im training then stretch out when im finished.

15-09-2005, 07:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
Munchie Making Progress Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 114 Rep Power:	I was wondering the same thing. If you already row before and after a workout is this sufficent?

15-09-2005, 08:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
vesp Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 11 Rep Power:	I've found that stretching pre workout has prevented me from having injuries. I never used to stretch, just done a quick warm up. But I used to get little pains here and there. But since i've started to stretch regularly,no pains.

16-09-2005, 05:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoulCard Legend Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: USA Posts: 818 Rep Power:	if you dont stretch or warm up or somehow, you are beggin for injuries...ive seen peeps advise to stretch between sets, but I dont like that...jus a nice quick stretch and superlight first set to get the blood flowing to the muscle group...

16-09-2005, 09:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
sitries Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 642 Rep Power:	Stretching is best perfoermed on the bodypart trained at the end of the workout. The muscle is pumped and full, stretching will cause an effect similar to "muscle memory" whereby new muscle will grow into the prestretched tissue. quality - il be stretching in future. someonr told me before that if you stretch you can increase gains by 15%. i didnt take notice though. i will do in future now that the benefits have been confirmed.