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    Stretching and mobility program

    What's a good program for increasing flexibility and mobility. I have never been to flexable and stuff like ankle mobility isn't too good Seeing as I'm doing the beginners program i thought I would start stretching more and hopefully become flexable
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    How many people here use bands for stretching?

    I was looking at this thread: http://ausbb.com/strength-training-power-lifting/18219-mobility-training.html this morning and it got me to wondering how many people do use those bands that are in the videos for stretching and mobility work? And for those that don't use them, what else do you...
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    Stretching

    Hi Whats a stretching regime that I could adopt daily? Lately I have been feeling very stiff, specially my legs, they feel a bit uncomfortable when I sit and I bend them. Also I'm not very flexible, I can't touch my toes when I'm standing and bend and I want to improve that. If anyone has any...
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    Stretching

    You guys wont be surprised, but I have a controversial opinion on stretching. Do you guys stretch before, after, during training? What is your normal procedure prior to lifting. How do you warm up? I was just reminded of this as I was reading an article by an elite lifter. Discuss.
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    Stretching

    I've been thinking about this a bit lately and whether stretching is good or bad for you, or an over / under rated tool to help recovery. I played a lot of junior sport and it was always warm up and stretch and afterwards cool down and stretch. Prior to ever doing compound lifts, I had...
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    stretching

    in my travels i have come across different techniques for stretching and now i'm a bit lost. How do I know which stretches to do? and for how long? when you stretch It says before and after, but is it Warm up Stretch Workout Warm down Stretch thanks all
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    Stretching Exercises

    Stretching exercises alone will not improve your endurance or strength but are critical if you want to avoid injury during your normal exercise routine. How much to stretch & how often - Stretch before, during, and after you do your regularly scheduled strength and endurance exercises. Some...
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    [Article] Stretching Exercises

    Stretching exercises alone will not improve your endurance or strength but are critical if you want to avoid injury during your normal exercise routine. How much to stretch & how often - Stretch before, during, and after you do your regularly scheduled strength and endurance exercises. Some...
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    Stretching exercises for Injury Prevention

    It is important to include Stretching exercises as part of your regular fitness regimen. As for what you have shown concern, Stretching exercises can help you avoid injuries in addition to improving your level of flexibility. The minimum recommended schedule for Stretching exercises is three...
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    [Article] Stretching Exercises

    Stretching Exercises Stretching is considered to be an essential part of any workout. Stretching exercises should be done to reduce the chances of injury and to increase the flexibility of muscles. One can perform these exercises both before and after any workout and the muscles should be warm...
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    [Article] Stretching exercises for Injury Prevention

    Stretching exercises for Injury Prevention It is important to include Stretching exercises as part of your regular fitness regimen. Stretching exercises can help you avoid injuries in addition to improving your level of flexibility. The minimum recommended schedule for Stretching exercises is...