Stretching

[joeyjoey]

Stretching a lot before lifting actually makes you weaker during your workout. Only stretch a little bit during your workout. You're better off doing your hardcore stretching after your workout to aid muscle recovery, minimize soreness and maximize flexibility.

Info from Muscle & Fitness: October 2003.

does that include b4 u do running / cardio?


if i dont stretch b4 i run, my hamstrings, and thighs tighten up...

[joeyjoey]

No, I'm talking about weight-lifting. Stretching is essential, but stretching your chest for five minutes before doing chest is too much (you got that, Matty K? lol).

[OmG iTz LaU]

I followed that already. Yippy me!

[joeyjoey]

Make sure to warm up and stretch...just not too much!

[matty k]

Originally posted by joeyjoey
No, I'm talking about weight-lifting. Stretching is essential, but stretching your chest for five minutes before doing chest is too much (you got that, Matty K? lol). i think the stretching is what enables me to lift so much more weight than u ;)

[joeyjoey]

I think it's something else. Refer to the chemistry forum :flickTong

[matty k]

Originally posted by joeyjoey
I think it's something else. Refer to the chemistry forum :flickTong no comment....

im anti-steroids :whoot