How do YOU stretch?

[IDNeon]

Here's how I stretch, the goal is lengthening the muscle by telling your CNS where the new end point is (it is impossible to lengthen a muscle past it's mechanical end point so it's all about the nervous system).

To do this you enter the stretch to your current end point, there you flex and resist against the end point bringing the muscle to a little contraction, a partner can help a lot in this, you hold the flex for about ten seconds then you stretch deeper into the new end point created by the effort.

Continue this until you get the desired length.

However else you're doing it probably isn't doing diddly.

[MrMisanthrope]

The normal way - hold the pose for a long time, gently, repeated often throughout the week.

How it allegedly works, I don't know and I don't care, because I can get pretty close to a split and can stand with my heels together and bend down to touch my knees with my forehead.

I bet your way is fine too though.

[Joeykablowy]

Isometric stretching (your method) is not recommended as an everyday stretch. It should also not be performed before a workout because it is taxing on the muscles. Dynamic and static stretching have their places, I would not disregard them.

[IDNeon]

Isometric stretching (your method) is not recommended as an everyday stretch. It should also not be performed before a workout because it is taxing on the muscles. Dynamic and static stretching have their places, I would not disregard them.

And why would being your most limber before a workout be a bad thing? Just challenging your orthodoxy

"That is enough for today..."

My quote:

Aber kannen Sie einz mehr, über kannen Sie zwei mehr machen!

[Vitalshok44]

I stretch using the techniques found in this guys book and video, great stuff and everything he says is completely legit.

When he says you can get a full split in eight weeks ne's not kidding.

Don't want to sound like a commercial myself but I was rigid as a steel bar before I started using his techniques, now I can do the splits hanging on chairs just like in those videos while holding a 30 pound dumbbell

[BombDonald]

I stretch things that feel tight.

[-Lucifer]

I stretch things that feel tight.

Not a good idea in case of your gf/wife.

[KhoraskGTR]

Here's how I stretch, the goal is lengthening the muscle

My goal/s with stretching usually revolve around getting blood to the muscle/joint lubrication etc to aid in injury prevention, recovery etc.. so I usually stretch in between sets and post workout for a little bit. Usually just static stretching for 30 seconds nothing exciting..

Dont know if its effective or not and dont really care to much.. its never done me any hard and feels kinda good

[martial-man420]

I stretch using the techniques found in this guys book and video, great stuff and everything he says is completely legit.

When he says you can get a full split in eight weeks ne's not kidding.

Don't want to sound like a commercial myself but I was rigid as a steel bar before I started using his techniques, now I can do the splits hanging on chairs just like in those videos while holding a 30 pound dumbbell

This. It's nice to actually read about how to stretch with scientific studies and peer reviewed references being the foundation of his ideas.

And yes it works very very well

[T-Hawke]

I stretch for about 5 minutes (give or take) before workouts and running. I also try to get in some Yoga a few times a month as well. The older you get the more you'll find the need for flexibility.

[BRC1989]

Dynamic stretching before I work out static stretching after

[joelash302]

Don't want to sound like a commercial myself but I was rigid as a steel bar before I started using his techniques, now I can do the splits hanging on chairs just like in those videos while holding a 30 pound dumbbell

Dude pics.

[Rit]

Dynamic stretching before I work out static stretching after

This with modified PNF technique if muscles are really tight.

[Tyciol]

Here's how I stretch, the goal is lengthening the muscle by telling your CNS where the new end point is (it is impossible to lengthen a muscle past it's mechanical end point so it's all about the nervous system).

Not true, you can tear the muscle, that'd lengthen it past the mechanical end-point That said, I could've sworn I read some studies that the mechanical limits alter based on activity.

[DJAuto]

I stretch randomly (dynamically) at the beginning of my workout. I stretch randomly throughout my workout. Then, at the end, I usually through in some other random stretches.

[Tyciol]

I stretch using the techniques found in this guys book and video, great stuff and everything he says is completely legit. When he says you can get a full split in eight weeks ne's not kidding.

Don't want to sound like a commercial myself but I was rigid as a steel bar before I started using his techniques, now I can do the splits hanging on chairs just like in those videos while holding a 30 pound dumbbell

RVD does it with like 180lbs though I think he learned it on his own =)

I find Kurz' approaches very nice, the only thing is, is that it seems to require a lot of equipment. Like needing those weighted boots to do adductor flies once you run out of ankle weights, or doing adductor pulldowns at a gym (not everyone has access to a gym with a pulley stack or would be embarassed to do that movement, like you might get kicked out for thrusting your crotch in the air like that).

I've been trying to do the adductor flies with a pair of 10lb ankle weights and a pair of 10lb kettlebells I bought at Canadian tire, but it's hard to maintain proper pelvic tilt, I think I should strengthen my abs first.

[TigerStealth]

i just stretch post workout, standard stretches nothing crazy and only for a short amount of time. i never stretch before a workout

[chrisboudreaux]

I don't stretch before I workout. I do DC extreme stretching after I'm done each body part/and or after the workout.

http://dc-training.blogspot.com/2005...tretching.html

I also foam roll.

[tank316]

I stretch after weights and cardio sessions

[jamezgt]

Static stretching ftw.

And if you have somebody that knows what they're doing - then PNF.

[VinniePaz]

Static stretching ftw.

And if you have somebody that knows what they're doing - then PNF.

I Stretch after every workout, small 15 sec stretch for upper body, 15 warm up secs then 30 hard seconds for lower body. Stretch legs and back twice a week before bed, helps keep away back and leg pain.

Start your stretch, then work into it DEEPER