Streching

[magsman]

How amny of you strech after each set. I feel like I can lift more and I stay fresher by streching out during my workout.

 

[RADAR]

I do all streching before my workout>>>> RADAR

 

[marx]

I stretch before and between almost every set...

 

[JOKER47]

I stretch before, during and after every workout.

Joker

 

[CONTRACTION]

I like to stretch between sets, it helps me recover and prepare for the next set. It's also a good idea to stretch after each workout.

 

[jc21]

i stretch a little between sets and go through a 20-25 minute stretching routine after the workout. thats funny i was just thinking about stretching. some dancer chick helped me stretch today, cause i sure as hell dont know what i am doing.

oh yeah u got mail!

 

[magsman]

Good info. It would be great to see that article about why not to do it during. I like the way it loosens me up when I do it during

 

[marx]

Yeah, i'd like to see that article. Everything i've read promotes stretching during exercise...

 

[JOKER47]

never stretch during sets, i read a huge article on this before
ill try to find it, but it said never stretch during, just before and after

it hinders gains or something, ill look for it

A pulled muscle will hinder gains more than stretching....

I would like to see that article too....

 

[Rebelrocker]

Here's a good link for stretching http://www.muscularmen.com/stretching_toc.html

 

[Nutzz]

I always stretch and flex between sets. Arnold recommended stretching and flexing between sets as well.

 

[JOKER47]

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I had always been taught that stretching keeps the blood flowing and helps prevent against cramps and sore muscles. Your muscles may end up sore anyway, but stretching helps it be not as bad as it could be.

I found this to be true in high school when playing sports. I would imagine it would be the same for bodybuilding.

Just my .02,
Joker

 

[magsman]

stretching has helped me feel loose before going to the next set. It also helps bring more blood to the muscle and takes the lactic acid out quicker. I do not feel as sore the next day if I stretch quite a bit during my workout. If I don't then I am really tight and have a hard time getting the muscles to loosen up again. Just my experiences.

 

[Rebelrocker]

The only bad thing i have experienced with stretching,is that it makes you "looser" and less explosive.

 

[Bulk32]

sorry, rebelrocker but the looser u are the more explosive u are, and the more explosion your muscles can handle.

 

[primobone]

rebelrocker, thanks for the streching link. That is very good info I will be taking into use!