Would appreciate a link to or some actual pointers about some good ways to improve flexibility for kickboxing (or generally, either way, just that I started kickboxing recently, as I mentioned in another post).
Thanks !
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09-12-2011, 07:27 PM #1Registered User
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Streching/Flexibility for kickboxing
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09-12-2011, 07:31 PM #2Registered Phaggot
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bro you need to stretch every day. 3 times a day. I used to stretch hamstrings before breakfast, lunch and dinner. prevents injuries and increased flexibility. Put your ass on the wall and have your legs on the wall vertically and spread them like your trying to do the splits and hold it for a period. bring them back in, shake it out and go again.
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09-12-2011, 07:35 PM #3Registered User
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Pretty straightforward and intuitive indeed :P Just thought there's a better and lesser way to go at it , thought I'd ask around.
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09-13-2011, 03:07 PM #4Registered User
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09-15-2011, 06:43 AM #5Registered User
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Do the splits (one min each side, right leg front, left leg front, middle) on the bed everyday. Thoroughly stretch before and after workouts. You can do the basic stretches that your instructor tell you to do before class at home as well. (Just FYI it takes me about 30 mins for me to completely stretch my body before workouts, not including warm-ups)
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09-15-2011, 01:28 PM #6Registered User
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For me - it's all about hitting as many muscles as I can.
I stretch a LOT - but it pays off, and I can easily fall into the splits now.
When I stretch, I do gradually get deeper and deeper with each stretch, and hold it all for about 30 seconds in each position (ex: feet shoulder width, feet double shoulder width, triple shoulder width, 85% maximum, maximum --- all while reaching my elbows [or as far as I can get them] to the floor).
I do every stretch in this manner - so front splits (both sides), middle splits, hip stretches, hamstring stretches, etc.
Try a yoga class or 2 ! You'll probably learn some GREAT stretches !**Never look down on someone, unless you're helping them up**
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10-15-2011, 11:27 AM #7Registered User
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Your best bet is static stretching when your cold ( not exercising) which is best before bed and after workouts. The other is dynamic stretching which is best when your muscles are warmed up and required before exercise this will get you the most motion and range. The most of efficient way of stretching is ballistic stretching which is probably best domatrated by a professional (physio)
Hope this helps
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