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Title: Are you flexible?
Post by: Donny on April 19, 2011, 02:29:41 AM

How many of you stretch before or between sets? i have read conflicting opinions on this.. that stretching during sets is not good and counter productive. I can't believe this.

Title: Re: Are you flexible?
Post by: JasonH on April 19, 2011, 02:38:14 AM

I stretch all the time between sets - especially on the bigger bodypart groups like back, legs, and chest. Even triceps are stretched out during workouts and it helps keep the muscles supple and warm. Don't see any disadvantages to stretching at all.

Title: Re: Are you flexible?
Post by: wes on April 19, 2011, 03:29:50 AM

I`m rusty like the friggin` Tin Man from the "Wizard Of Oz" !!   ;D

Keep telling myself I`m gonna` stretch more but I never do! :(

Title: Re: Are you flexible?
Post by: _bruce_ on April 23, 2011, 08:37:27 AM

After the sets - like religion.

Title: Re: Are you flexible?
Post by: K-1 on April 24, 2011, 01:27:20 AM

I must admit ...I still half a$$ stretching before. I will stretch during workout and breath to get oxygen but I suck at pre stretching as well as post stretch (no matter if it's weight lifting or boxing/kickboxing...etc LOL)

today I pulled my right peck doing only 275 for a few reps. Not heavy at all..just poor warm ups rushing through sets like a dumbass.

Title: Re: Are you flexible?
Post by: muscle19 on April 29, 2011, 05:33:44 PM

im the same way, i always say im going to stretch but never do. been trying to get better but sucks (though I do love it) when you are super sore and tight lol stretching is very important

Title: Re: Are you flexible?
Post by: Donny on May 08, 2011, 08:20:16 AM

I asked the question because i wanted to know if you guy/gals are like me and hate doing it but love the benifits after.