Stretches (Dynamic/static)

[laxure]

Hello everyone!

I read Arnold's encyclopedia, and he gives here a rule, to do 10 minutes of static stretches (which I can see right after this page)

My question is, if some people here say we should make dynamic stretches before workout, why does Arnold recommend dynamic stretches?

* I'm here to learn, I know there are similar posts, but this is a bit different one.

Thank you

[cosm0]

Because Arnold wrote that at a time where he wasn't aware that static stretches reduce the performance of a workout. Its been proven that dynamic stretches can help aid your workout.

[laxure]

Umm so what should I do? Should I stop reading the book? Many people said this is a good book but I find much wrong info in thr book ;/

[cosm0]

I have heard good things about the book as well. You dont have to follow everything someone writes, its just a resource, combine it with the other knowledge you already have. Arnold was the greatest bodybuilder of all time but training has changed since then. But the core principles he writes about hasn't.

[laxure]

I have heard good things about the book as well. You dont have to follow everything someone writes, its just a resource, combine it with the other knowledge you already have. Arnold was the greatest bodybuilder of all time but training has changed since then. But the core principles he writes about hasn't.

But how canI know whats true and whats false according to the information today?
Thank you for trying to help

[Griddlelol]

Cross check it with the current science. Not so difficult.

[oldballs]

There is a myth that static stretching is not ideal before a workout, don't worry, its just a myth.

[TheGymJim]

static stretches reduce the performance of a workout

Uhhh... citation needed?

[cosm0]

Uhhh... citation needed?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17194246

Here is just one study showing that. There are actually loads of studies out there which have found it reduces power output. But people are starting to say that if you dynamic stretching after static it doesn't reduce power output. In the 80s there were a few studies done which said that static stretching reduces power output, which is why most bodybuilders favor dynamic stretching.

[cosm0]

There is a myth that static stretching is not ideal before a workout, don't worry, its just a myth.

Its not a myth at all bro. There are loads of studies which shows it effects power if you do your weightlifting exercises straight after. However, people are saying if you dynamic stretch after static you should still be ok

[oldballs]

Its not a myth at all bro. There are loads of studies which shows it effects power if you do your weightlifting exercises straight after. However, people are saying if you dynamic stretch after static you should still be ok

A study on the exact same page you just posted said static stretching made no difference. Come at me bro.