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PNF Stretching
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PNF = Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitationfoxriver said:
PNF stretching, also known as isometric stretching ("proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation") is a combination of passive stretching and isometrics in which a muscle is alternatingly stretched passively and contracted. The technique targets nerve receptors in the muscles to extend the muscle length.
anthrax said:
Oh ok, I think I did that in High School Baseball and didn't even know what it was called. I found a site that may or may not prove useful to you, there are a few photos on it, and it also explains with text. From what I remember the basic idea is you have a partner push the stretch to where you can feel it well (and tell them to hold it and not move any further) for about 15 seconds, then you push that muscle towards the resistance for 10-15 seconds and the partner does not let you move them, and then push back on your second set of stretching. It will allow you to stretch further than the first set you did.
Maybe I didn't explain it right so check this link out instead.
http://www.thestretchinghandbook.com/archives/pnf-stretching.htm
http://www.exrx.net/ExInfo/Stretching.html has a few with pics,but it's not extensive.
It depends on how much you want to learn, and whether you are willing to spend some money on it. There are some textbooks out there that are pretty much the "Grey's Anatomy" of stretching.
http://www.stretchman.com/thebook.html $19.95 USD
This one seems to pop up everywhere, but once you find the title you may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.
http://www.stretchman.com/thebook.html $19.95 USD
This one seems to pop up everywhere, but once you find the title you may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.
solarclimax
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Don't you need someone to help you do PNF like provide resitance for you to push against ?
I was looking into this style of stretching a while back, but got put off when it was talking about finding a partner to help with resistance. I work out alone (can't get a partner) so thats why i was put off.
I was looking into this style of stretching a while back, but got put off when it was talking about finding a partner to help with resistance. I work out alone (can't get a partner) so thats why i was put off.
