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For an athlete, the off-season would be an ideal time to do it. For regular weight trainers, anytime you want to start a new cycle this is a great way to get things in order. I almost always do the dynamic flex/glute activation first and foremost in my workouts, regardless of the time of year, though.

With the static stretching, I agree with DeFranco. If you check out my “Hardcore Stretching” article, I say 4-6 hours after (or something like that), but I typically do it about an hour before bed. This works best for me; when I’m done, I’m much more relaxed and sleep much better.

Hope this helps!

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MR

[quote]bigTR wrote:
MR,
I was also just reviewing your “Get Your Butt in Gear” series. Do you suggest using the dynamic warm up, motor pattern work and static stretching for all lower body workouts or just until your hips have adaquete flexibility and your glutes are in order. Also do you recommend performing the static stretches immediately following lifting sessions, because Defranco said (I am interested because I have been following this) he doesnt have his athletes stretch immediately following workouts because their muscles are too fired up or something to that effect. Thanks,
TR
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First off, I would figure out why there is a discrepancy. If it’s noticeable in your grip, chances are you have some asymmetries when you are doing bilateral upper body movements as well.

With that said, I wouldn’t specifically train the stronger side more intensely; rather, I would focus on bringing up the lagging side and then working both equally. Just my .02.

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MR

[quote]mbtheman wrote:
im training my grip now with heavy grippers and my left hand is a little weaker than my right is it ok for me to do a couple of more reps on my right hand i know that normally you catch up your weaker hand in most exercises but my support grip for deadlifts both hands are holding up so it is it ok for me to go all out on my stronger hand or should i let my weaker hand catch up which i figue would take about a month? thanks
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