Flexability issues

Bigger Stronger Leaner Competitive Bodybuilding
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Where do I start? Ever see a 2X4 bend? Well that is me trying to stretch. This has never concerned me before until I decided to take a new approach with my training. After reading the T-Mag Interview with Tidor Bompa and having his book on periodization training recommended, I decided to bodybuild (using the term lightly) with more of an athletic slant. i am now realizing that I am too tight and I also have some serious external rotation problems. I read the FAQ and perfroming the exercises listed to help with my shoulders but I am still very tight in the overall legs.

Well With all this rambling - I was wondering how long you guys spend on flaxability per session? Is there any valuable reference material that can be provided to help with this problem? Any help is appreciated!

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Do a search for Ian King’s “Lazy Mans Guide to Stretching” (I think that’s the title). Also, a general T-Mag search for articles will probably reveal quite a bit. If that doesn’t suffice, check out DragonDoor.com and look into Pavel’s “Relax into Stretch” book/video.

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Yes, stretching is key for so many reasons. I’ll usually spend 10-15 minutes on associated muscle groups after a warm-up and then commence with the training while stretching in between sets as well. Mr. Ian King and Charles Staley have given some great advice on the how/how to/when/why to stretch in previous articles here on t-mag. Check 'em out.