Excessive static stretching can be bad, especially before a workout, but a 30 second hamstring stretch isn’t gonna kill anyone.
Especially when accompanied by dynamic stretching.
Static strethcing has helped me so much in everything. I find just lifitng the weights through a full range of motion even itself is helpful.
[quote]plateau wrote:
ZeusNathan wrote:
cyph31 wrote:
dynamic good
static bad
eg. for shoulder day do lots of arm circles
how is static stretching bad?
- Reduce power output
For others search, make your own mind up.[/quote]
You’re leaving out a few important details.
The timing of the static stretching is critical. The research indicates that there can be a decrease in performance if the static stretching occurs right before the heavy lifting.
Dynamic stretching does not improve flexibility as much as well timed static stretching. It’s great for warming-up but it doesn’t cause a Golgi tendon organ response which does appear to cause an increase in muscle flexibility.
There is a tendency for muscle fibers that are used a lot to remain (tight). This tightness reduces the length of contraction available to the entire muscle and therefore reduces output.
Consider dynamic and PNF stretching before heavy lifting and static stretching afterwards.
[quote]cyph31 wrote:
dynamic good
static bad
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Too general; some of the most flexible people out there are big users of static stretching (martial artists and yoga practitioners). Unless you meant bad in some other sense?
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how is static stretching bad?
- Reduce power output
For others search, make your own mind up.[/quote]
Why is that a prob if you stretch after training?