Type of stretching

[Marco]

Exist many type of stretching, static, dynamic, PNF etc etc.

In a gymnastic training what kind is more used?

[Nick Van Bockxmeer]

initially you should use a combination of passive stretchin, dynamic flexibility exercises and a bit of isometric/pnf if you now how accompanied by appropriate strength training. once some concrete improvements are made you should change your focus to static active flexibility. you should be using all methods right from the beginning, but once some there is some progression you should make every effort to incorporate this new ROM in the form active elements (hanging leg lifts, straddle L, bridges, standing leg raises, manna etc). This is especially true of the shoulders.

I wrote a bit about programming flexibility here: viewtopic.php?f=18&t=3802

For understanding flexibility terminology, get the book 'stretching scientifically' by Thomas Kurz. Alternatively you can find some good online guide here: http://www.trickstutorials.com/index.ph ... lexibility

and hear: http://www.cmcrossroads.com/bradapp/doc ... tretching/

In a gymnastic training what kind is more used?

no correct answer to this. dependent completely on your physical state as well as the goals you are trying to achieve (as an athlete or just recreational athlete).

[braindx]

Dynamic moreso in warmups

Static/PNF for after workouts

[Marco]

Tnx for the link Nick! It is very interesting!!

Tnx brain!

My purpose is to avoid back pain due to tight hip flexor and psoas (perhaps).