stretching

[TJ]

O and if you don't mind to explain what is "Active dynamic stretching with foam rolling "?

Dynamic stretches are basically exercises done with just your body weight. For example, single leg RDL's, side lunges, regular lunges, etc, would all be good examples. But, you want to try to extend beyond the typical range of motion. For example, with the single leg RDL's you would probably go to some point around your knee with the weight. So, when doing them for a dynamic warm up try to touch the ground (or go as deep as you can with your lumbar region flat).

Upper body ones are a little different, though. Wall sides, CKC's, dynamic blackburns, etc, are all examples for upper body dynamic warm ups. I'll try to explain those if anyone wants me to.

 

[Fatality]

Wait, so what type of stretches should I do at what times. Thanks!

 

[The Creator]

^^ Active dynamic and foam rolling before a workout and static after.

 

[Fatality]

Thanks bud!

 

[El Freako]

^^ I don't think they are. Are you trying to tell me that a skinny guy is somehow skinny due only to genes and not due to the lack of food he eats? Or that the fat guy is fat because of genes and not due to the fact that he overeats?

Seriously it is such a narrow view of the world that it doesn't bear mention.

My best mate is a real skinny motherfucker but he puts away enough food to give you a heart-attack and works as a labourer. He's so skinny that a lot of people think he's a heroin junkie. Just giving you an example to the contrary...

What have I got on the stretching topic? Nothing, sorry. :carduindisguise

 

[Fatality]

If anyone is having trouble on this stretching topic, you should look at this link. It talks about types of stretching.

http://people.bath.ac.uk/masrjb/Stretch/stretching_4.html#SEC33

 

[The_KM]

Stretching has been shown to decrease power output. So any form of static stretching before the lift will not be very beneficial. Personally, doing particular stretches that mimic the oncoming movement really benefits me more than foam rolling, etc.

I don't believe stretching prevents injury. That said, I feel stretching in general before certain sporting events are used to bring the team together to focus. Same applies in the weight room.

Stretching at certain times can definitely be positive. But employing it in your routine I don't think is needed whether your goal is hypertrophy or strength improvement.

 

[tim290280]

^^ I use dynamic and PNF stretches as warmups and activation work. They don't necessarily improve mobility and flexibility unless you push them a bit, but that should be post workout.