Streching

[Nutzz]

I always stretch and flex between sets. Arnold recommended stretching and flexing between sets as well.

 

[JOKER47]

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I had always been taught that stretching keeps the blood flowing and helps prevent against cramps and sore muscles. Your muscles may end up sore anyway, but stretching helps it be not as bad as it could be.

I found this to be true in high school when playing sports. I would imagine it would be the same for bodybuilding.

Just my .02,
Joker

 

[magsman]

stretching has helped me feel loose before going to the next set. It also helps bring more blood to the muscle and takes the lactic acid out quicker. I do not feel as sore the next day if I stretch quite a bit during my workout. If I don't then I am really tight and have a hard time getting the muscles to loosen up again. Just my experiences.

 

[Rebelrocker]

The only bad thing i have experienced with stretching,is that it makes you "looser" and less explosive.

 

[Bulk32]

sorry, rebelrocker but the looser u are the more explosive u are, and the more explosion your muscles can handle.

 

[primobone]

rebelrocker, thanks for the streching link. That is very good info I will be taking into use!