Edward Smith Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 i know coach sommer advocates active stretching and flexibility over static, because thats whats needed in gymnastics, but what about conditioning a gymnasts flexibility? how many reps, sets, time?also is isometric stretching very good for gymnastics?i know that side split stretch with the rings, coach has suggested ( i do i t on a skateboard, same idea) but what active stretches are there for the hamstrings and other muscles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zennode Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Dynamic stretching. What I do for dynamic stretches for the quads, hams, and hip flexors are leg lifts. Do front, side, and back leg lifts. Here are a great list of dynamic stretches you can do:http://www.acc.co.nz/injury-prevention/ ... /index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbryk Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I do stretches for side splits, front splits, calves, hips flexors, obliques, shoulders, shoulder/elbow rotators, wrists, and ankles. I would actually list the stretches I do but honestly I don't even know the names, I'll see if I can find pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutz4Life Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 In most cases with stretching reps don't matter. What is important is doing the stretch right. 100 Minutes of stretching a split wrong is nothing compared to a few minutes stretching it correctly. Doing the stretches right will increase the speed at which you flexibility will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizen Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 http://trickstutorials.com/index.php?pa ... lexibilityRead it. Now. Also, I highly suggest going to your local book store and picking up a copy of Stretching Scientifically, by Tom Kurz. I found it to be basically the best guide to improving flexability out there.-A- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Kornishev Posted January 26, 2008 Share Posted January 26, 2008 I would highly recommend Pavel's Book: Relax into Stretch: Instant Flexibility Through Mastering Muscle Tension.very good and up-to-date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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