aoa Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 In I have a very strenuous training day, with many strength exercises, and the next day I am a bit sore and feeling a lot the muscles, will it make me stronger/weaker or no difference if I stretch a lot?When I stretch I usually force the tendons to the maximum and this and of itself is already painfull, added to the pain from earlier strength training and it becomes very hard.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Scheelings Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 If u have a lot of soreness some joint mobility and light dynamic stratching can be helpful for recovery. However I would never try to make serious flexibilty gains when u are really sore, keep the really intense flexibilty training for when u r fresher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Start Test Smith Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Yes, static-inactive (relaxed) stretches and dynamic stretches (as long as the intensity is very gently increased) are fine to do in the sore day(s) following a workout, however, never do isometric stretches when the muscles are sore. Never, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Yep. Some light stretching of tight tissues can help things but a hard stretching session when they are tight just lengthens recovery time. Stretching is just another form of conditioning. This is why some people can illicit strength gains from just embarking on a stretching protocol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Jorgensen Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Stretching is just another form of conditioning. This is why some people can illicit strength gains from just embarking on a stretching protocol.I want to be sure I understand that last sentence So you say its why some people claim that stretching prohibits strength gains? Or can stretching really prohibit strength gains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Van Bockxmeer Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 his statement is unrelated. he is just saying that it is possible to gain strength from pure stretching (from isometric contractions i assume).as it has already been stated, if you are sore do not try to extend or exceed your current abilities. If I am execessively sore, I will usually try and get myself to compensated level.eg. I know my max straddle split I can achieve is a bit more than three quater (~140/150 deg) and I can usually comfortabley start at 90deg. If I am sore I might do some straddle sequences and build up to about 120 deg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairbob Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 I want to be sure I understand that last sentence So you say its why some people claim that stretching prohibits strength gains? Or can stretching really prohibit strength gains? Some people can illicit strength gains or maintain a level of strength merely by stretching. I know of not a one who does this and maintains anything what I would consider serious strength but it's definitely possible for some people. Think yoga, pilates type or weak individuals. I am not saying that pilates or yoga in themselves are weak, but I'm just using it as an example. If I were to employ only a stretching program with someone who is doing relatively nothing else (just life, work), they would probably illicit strength gains. I don't think those gains would be huge but there would probably be some. I've only heard stretching can prohibit power production when stretching before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seiji Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 Were you referring to that article here not too long ago about the study of people who stretched vs. the non stretching people, Bob? Because that would be perfect for this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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