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But I need to start doing it. Im just wondering if I am doing it right, seems like such a simple thing to do, but why does it hurt so fucking bad? This is probably the reason why I dont stretch, since it makes me sweat and hurt more than a 25 rep squat.

Is it supposed to hurt? I feel like I can stretch 2 different ways. If I stretch with my leg completely straight, it hurts and doesnt feel right. If I relax it JUST A LITTLE, i feel like i still get a stretch and it doesnt feel weird, fuck. Im 22 and Im pretty strong for my age and dont wanna not stretch for the rest of my life
 
Story of my life. Trying to stretch makes me sweat just has much as lifting does!
 
Yoga sucks, but its great for your body bro... Stretching will make you more limber, agile and will help your muscles be warmed up.... Should help keep you injury free too.... But thats not a given with bad form....
 
johnnyboy3689282 said:
Yoga sucks, but its great for your body bro... Stretching will make you more limber, agile and will help your muscles be warmed up.... Should help keep you injury free too.... But thats not a given with bad form....
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while this is all true I recommend yoga After a workout and not before, unless you warm up your body with some cardio. Stretching a cold muscle is like stretching a cold anything..Snap!
 
the.gladiator1987 said:
But I need to start doing it. Im just wondering if I am doing it right, seems like such a simple thing to do, but why does it hurt so fucking bad? This is probably the reason why I dont stretch, since it makes me sweat and hurt more than a 25 rep squat.

Is it supposed to hurt? I feel like I can stretch 2 different ways. If I stretch with my leg completely straight, it hurts and doesnt feel right. If I relax it JUST A LITTLE, i feel like i still get a stretch and it doesnt feel weird, fuck. Im 22 and Im pretty strong for my age and dont wanna not stretch for the rest of my life
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You're feeling pain/discomfort because you're inflexible and you lift heavy ass weights which will set the stretch receptors at a certain length. If you get tingles when you stretch that's nerves, don't worry too much about it just ease off on the stretch.

Yes stretching will hurt done afterwards, it's essentially DOMS you'll get over it and the more flexible you become the less it'll happen same as with strength training.

You're obviously not training for martial arts or gymnastics so you don't need a a shit ton of developmental stretching.
Dynamic stretching first thing in the am will help reset the stretch receptors, static active stretching after a workout and some static passive stretching in the evening will help develop your flexibility.

PM me if you want a more detailed explanation of the types of stretching I've mentioned if you're unfamiliar that is... :)


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breathe when you stretch first off.

secondly try HOT YOGA aka bikram yoga. not only will you over stretch in the heat but you also get to be in a room full of sweaty sexy chicks in their underwear. your flexibility will improve 10 fold. Respect to any guy who could be in that place with ladies dressing like that and still can focus on Yoga.

also your gym has regular yoga i'm sure.

use those yoga poses to stretch before bed.
 
if I were going to do legs I have to stretch for a half hour before hand. Especially hams and groins. I cant stretch legs enough.

For upper body I have to keep my chest really stretched out or as the muscles grow they pull your posture forward which can cause all kinds of issues, impingements, spine alignment ect ect... I just grab two 5 lb plates and lay on a flat bench and lay my arms out to the side and let the weight pull them down slowly to the floor. Takes about 60 seconds. Actually get a nice pump too. Definatley have to breath during, almost like doing a set...the shit hurts if done right.
Then I do some fwd and rev arm circles with the plates then hang for 30 sec and hit it.
if I stretch too much my rotators start to get fatigued and it fucks everything up.
A stretchy band held in both hands and doing up over the head to the rear keeping your arms as close to your body as you can for 20 reps does a good job getting blood into your rotators and delt muscles too.
Thats the biggest thing for me...getting those rotator and shoulder muscles full of blood so I dont start beating on them cold.
 
bikram yoga is effin awesome


theres couple of hardcore BB types at the studio I go to and they all whine like bitches in it

it WILL get you stretched out like no ones biz...Im addicted to it but a lot of people honestly can't hack the heat if the studio is set up right

and I kinda gotta chuckle at what stevesmi said....if you're focused on the yoga in bikram at least initially...you won't even notice another soul in the room
 
Stretching does suck, but it is a necessity for your muscles, especially those of us who lift heavy all the time. Massage and stretching helps lengthen the muscles, hence helping the muscles grow...all I know is I need a massage bad!

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Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand..


Traditional stretches, like when people bend over to touch their toes or stretch their legs on a fence, often cause the muscles to tighten rather than relax — exactly the opposite of what is needed for physical activity.

Experts say it is like extending a rubber band to its limit. When people stretch to the maximum, they are more likely to pull a muscle.

When you stretch before exercising, your body may think it's at risk of being overstretched. It compensates by contracting and becoming more tense. That means you aren't able to move as fast or as freely, making you more likely to get hurt.
 
RADAR said:
Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand..


Traditional stretches, like when people bend over to touch their toes or stretch their legs on a fence, often cause the muscles to tighten rather than relax — exactly the opposite of what is needed for physical activity.

Experts say it is like extending a rubber band to its limit. When people stretch to the maximum, they are more likely to pull a muscle.

When you stretch before exercising, your body may think it's at risk of being overstretched. It compensates by contracting and becoming more tense. That means you aren't able to move as fast or as freely, making you more likely to get hurt.
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Good info Radar...food for thought.

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^^^ yes never strech before.. stretch after. this is something i have talked about before on here and got some resistance but its true with runners and weightlifters alike.

now if you are a football player and are getting bent every which way on the field then yes stretch before your game obviously as you don't want to tear something if you get a leg stuck in the pile. but you will notice that players get a lot of pulled hammy's and that is exactly why. but that is the risk they take vs. risking more serious injury. as a lifter we don't have to worry about getting our leg stuck in a pile or getting hit from behind so no reason to stretch before.. WARMUP, but please don't stretch
 
RADAR said:
Want a better workout? Then don't stretch beforehand..


Traditional stretches, like when people bend over to touch their toes or stretch their legs on a fence, often cause the muscles to tighten rather than relax — exactly the opposite of what is needed for physical activity.

Experts say it is like extending a rubber band to its limit. When people stretch to the maximum, they are more likely to pull a muscle.

When you stretch before exercising, your body may think it's at risk of being overstretched. It compensates by contracting and becoming more tense. That means you aren't able to move as fast or as freely, making you more likely to get hurt.
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This is great info right here ^^^^

I guess it means for me that pre workout with some band movements ect...is more to get blood flow in the area as opposed to "stretching". I know for me its a must with my rotator muscles.
PWO stretching is definatley a good thing. Especially off day stretching and weighted stretching to get those muscles to grow.
If anyone has read the Dog Crap Extreme stretching....its good shit to try.
 
I usually go for a few reps (like 10-15) at a weight half of what I'm planning on starting with for the day for a warm up
 
Stretching in the shower seems to help me. The wrestling coach at my school always preaches to stretch in the shower
 
extreme stretching DC style for the mother fuckin win
 
^^^ after your workout stretch and before bed.. do some yoga poses like cat and dog poses. those really stretch out your back and upper body. and then do some runners stretches which take care of the legs. don't forget your calves either.

at your age you can get away with a lot of things but once you get older you will need to stretch if you are gonna be comfortable with a lot of muscle mass.. i will lock up if i don't stretch..
 
stevesmi said:
^^^ after your workout stretch and before bed.. do some yoga poses like cat and dog poses. those really stretch out your back and upper body. and then do some runners stretches which take care of the legs. don't forget your calves either.

at your age you can get away with a lot of things but once you get older you will need to stretch if you are gonna be comfortable with a lot of muscle mass.. i will lock up if i don't stretch..
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Thats the thing, is it better to start now or does it really matter? Same thing as diet, is it that important to start now if I am already lean? I know one benefit is that it sets up my future habits...what else though?

Either way I am going to start dynamic stretching and a warm up on the bike before workouts, and static stretching after workouts and before bed. How long should you hold each stretch, 30 seconds?Also, when stretching my legs, should they be completely straight, almost like hyperextending them, or just almost straight?
 
the.gladiator1987 said:
Thats the thing, is it better to start now or does it really matter? Same thing as diet, is it that important to start now if I am already lean? I know one benefit is that it sets up my future habits...what else though?

Either way I am going to start dynamic stretching and a warm up on the bike before workouts, and static stretching after workouts and before bed. How long should you hold each stretch, 30 seconds?Also, when stretching my legs, should they be completely straight, almost like hyperextending them, or just almost straight?
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Start stretching now, it's a good habit to get into.

Keep your knees soft, ever so slightly bent, hold the stretch for at least 8 seconds and repeat each stretch a couple of times. You can hold stretches longer if you want, that's kinda a personal thing, I'll hold some for several minutes.


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the.gladiator1987 said:
Thats the thing, is it better to start now or does it really matter? Same thing as diet, is it that important to start now if I am already lean? I know one benefit is that it sets up my future habits...what else though?

Either way I am going to start dynamic stretching and a warm up on the bike before workouts, and static stretching after workouts and before bed. How long should you hold each stretch, 30 seconds?Also, when stretching my legs, should they be completely straight, almost like hyperextending them, or just almost straight?
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if you are digging ditches all day at your job then yeah you will stay lean on a shitty diet, but wait till you become an accountant sitting on your ass all day. know any skinny accountants? so yes start now, don't get fat then decide to change.

and during tax season you will be on your ass 16 hours a day some days, and its gonna wreck your neck, back, shoulders etc. so it will be a big help to find a couple minutes here and there to stretch yourself out. also frequent visits to the acupuncturist and occasional visits to the chiro will help.
 
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i didnt read all these posts but one thing i find stretching to help is bad posture, i see alot of ppl in the gym walking around shoulders completely hunched forward looking like a bunch of retards. yoga is hella-hard but its full of hot chicks and really good for you. when i first started off i downloaded the p90x yoga and did that 2-3 times a week. your form may not be perfect cuz you dont have someone critiquing you, but you will figure it out. i also like to stretch in the shower right after my workout
 
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