"One of the best times to stretch is right after a strength workout such as weightlifting. Static stretching of fatigued muscles (see section Static Stretching) performed immediately following the exercise(s) that caused the fatigue, helps not only to increase flexibility, but also enhances the promotion of muscular development (muscle growth), and will actually help decrease the level of post-exercise soreness."
Read the rest here: http://www.enteract.com/~bradapp/doc...g_3.html#SEC25
Some may agree with what it says and others may disagree, so discuss away!
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Thread: Bodybuilding and stretching.
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06-15-2002, 04:09 AM #1Registered User
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Bodybuilding and stretching.
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06-16-2002, 03:06 PM #2Hardgainer Personified
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BodyBuilders can actually notice increased gains from stretching. Frank Zane swore that stretching between sets was a large part of his success. I have actually noticed increased gains (mirrorwise not scalewise) this past month and the only thing I did different was stretching the muscles I was working between sets.
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