Weighted Stretches

[PancakeFiend]

Ok strange question, but do any of you do these? If so what are the benefits and how much weight do you use?

 

[Deleted member 33117]

I do weighted stretches. I think it helps break the fascia casings up around the muscle tissue. I don't go that heavy. I do 30 second stretches using 40 ibs dumbells for flyes and do 30 sfor triceps, just stretching behind my head like a regular tricep stretch but holding a dumbell for extra resistance. Liek to hang a 50 ibs dumbell from a belt and stretch my lats on a chinning bar, etc. I know the guys who use DC training do this sort of thing. I'm not convinced of its benefits, but it seems very plausable that it could be beneficial and I considering weighted stretches to be one of those things that probably will not impede progess, but may help.

 

[PolishHammer1977]

Great idea. I only use weights when I am fully warmed up and I do not have a partner or object to stretch with. I have never used more than 25lbs.

 

[Deleted member 33117]

Right, I always do mine right after I workout, and only for muscles that were trained that day.

 

[Tiervexx]

I agree with them, weighted stretches are good but keep the weight really light or you will regret it.

 

[PancakeFiend]

Thank you for your replies, starting DC training, so looks like these will be a part of my staple...