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joshua_j_davidson
joshua_j_davidson Posts: 8 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I'd like to know people's thoughts on proper stretching techniques.

I have tight hamstrings and don't have a whole lot of flexibility and would like to change that!

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  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
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    I like the Limber 11 for general mobility: https://www.defrancostraining.com/joe-ds-qlimber-11q-flexibility-routine/

    Really great coaching by Joe Defranco.

    This article on Nerd Fitness addresses toe touching:
    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2015/08/10/how-to-touch-your-toes-become-bendy-like-gumby/

    I think if you look at various articles a key theme is you need to be consistent. 5 minutes a day is much better than 35 minutes once a week
  • G33K_G1RL
    G33K_G1RL Posts: 283 Member
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    Consistency is key to flexibility. A little bit every day goes a long way.

    A stretch should be a little uncomfortable (muscle being pulled) but never painful.

    Most people focus on static flexibility (holding a stretch for x minutes) but depending on your goals and activities, look into dynamic stretches as well. I often do a dynamic stretch routine before workouts and static stretch routine at the end.

    Examples of dynamic stretches : Arm circles, wrist rotations, butt kick, hip openers, high kicks, lunges....

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