Stretching

[Cliq]

How important is stretching to growth? Does it have any impact?

Does it have much impact or is it something to do just for flexability?

[1day]

mite pay to read threw the forum abit b4 making simular topics

:wink: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5290

[Cliq]

mite pay to read threw the forum abit b4 making simular topics

:wink: viewtopic.php?f=5&t=5290

i already looked through this thread.. just wondering if is has a noticible impact on growth? (something this thread doesnt talk about)

[1day]

, just sayin ,it a question u cud hav asked on that topic instead of startin new 1 that will resault in the same sort of answers/questions :shifty:

oh well :roll:

[Cliq]

, just sayin ,it a question u cud hav asked on that topic instead of startin new 1 that will resault in the same sort of answers/questions :shifty:

oh well :roll:

like i said i am trying to get replies from a different audience... those who use bb forum vs those who use fitness forum? or are these always going to be the same people.. :roll:

[1day]

are these always going to be the same people.. :roll:

most likely :roll:

[TapDat]

So much scientific research has proven the benefits of stretching and the help of development of muscles in relation to the restriction of fascia, which can restrict the muscle growth, and stretching helps recovery heaps. I do a really good stretch before and after any work out.

This was my post on the previous topic. I know from my own body that I need to stretch before and after a work out, if I do a REALLY good stretch before and after 2 hours later I literally feel nothing at all 100% recovered and not even sore the next day. And this is after a 50min session with a PT that pushes me until have full muscle failure and can’t even lift my arms/walk up stairs.

I did a test for my own self test in regards to this, same diet same day as last work out day, same diet in the morning etc and did a small stretch before hand ( 3min ) and small after ( 3min ) this is what I personally found, this is just for my body and my own personal discovery

1. I lifted a significant amount less before I muscle failed.

2. I could not due to fascia restriction squat low as a normally did

3, I was in agony that night and could hardly sleep as my legs were stinging allll night

4. A week later my muscle still feels like they are not recovered and has clearly entered a catabolic state.

5. god I love stretching

[rodger]

Check this link out, although written like a muscletech advert it is on the topic and has a link to a study done on this topic. hope it helps.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/extreme ... tching.htm

[Jasthace]

I have read that stretching can stimulate GH release,thats always a good effect.

[lazyeye]

i would say stretching, esp of the typically tight muscles (calves, hip flexors, anterior shoulder/lats/pecs)

would go a long way to creating more muscle growth indirectly from preventing faulty length/tension relationships across joints, reducing injury

dunno about the fascia? thing.....seems like a silly adaption not allowing the muscle to grow cause the fibirous covering is unable to adapt.

any reseach on that effect?

[Cliq]

thanks for all the great info guys