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Simple Stretching question

Hixie20 Posts: 17 Joined: 2005/11/18	2006/04/06, 12:13 AM What do you guys suggest for stretching while working out? I usaully stretch before and inbetween almost every set.
MannyMaster Posts: 515 Joined: 2006/02/01	2006/04/06, 01:46 PM That sounds perfect as long as you warm up before stretching and stretch the correct target muscle.:) -------------- "One Ring to rule them all; One Ring to find them; One Ring to bring them all, and in the Darkness bind them." -LOTR Trilogy
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2006/04/06, 05:30 PM A lot of us don't do any stretching at all. Just start out with a relatively light warmup set. -------------- Mike in Pensacola Now.
ursusarktos Posts: 346 Joined: 2004/01/18	2006/04/06, 05:48 PM Do your static stretching at the end of your workout only. Do a light general warm up prior to the strength training and be sure to execute the strength training exercises through a full range of motion. Always use do at least 2-3 warm up sets for each and every exercise with a gradual progression of weight with each subsequent set. Do not sacrifice range of motion for sake of being able to use extra resisatnce on an exercise.
ursusarktos Posts: 346 Joined: 2004/01/18	2006/04/06, 05:50 PM To clarify, some very light dynamic stretching between sets is OK, but not static stretching.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2006/04/07, 04:50 PM I don't have athletes do static stretching except post workout, however if flexibility is an issue in a non-athlete, ie aesthetically minded client, then stretching in between sets may be mandated. However, I still am not likely to use static stretching. I am more likely to do mobility drills or dynamic stretching. -------------- Iron and chalk. Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.