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No, not really 20 36.36%
I do, but I half ass it 21 38.18%
Yes, at least 10-15 minutes a day 14 25.45%
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Old 08-12-2006, 12:27 PM
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I'm not talking about doing some little BS stretches in the middle of a workout, how many of you actually sit down for 10-15 minutes and stretch?

My last conversation with my chiro was actually a funny one. Because my hamstrings caused my back problem caused by me not taking stretching seriously, she asked me if I could recall anyone I have lifted with that actually DID stretches, let alone take them seriously. I couldn't think of any.

So fess up, do you do some good stretching during workout or just during your day, or not?
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Old 08-12-2006, 12:35 PM
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stretching helps you use more muscle fiber. its very important!
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Old 08-12-2006, 12:52 PM
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My hams were getting 'tight' and I was having trouble with my right heel. I've been trying to get back into the habit of stretching AM and PM. I'm happy if I get in a good 15-20 minute session once a day though.
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Old 08-12-2006, 12:55 PM
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I do extreme stretching after my exercises. Where you hold a painful stretch anywhere from 60-90 seconds...
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Make sure they arent too painful, that could be bad. Uncomfortable yes, but painful no.
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Make sure they arent too painful, that could be bad. Uncomfortable yes, but painful no.
You haven't done DC stretching then
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I just do the basics body stretches maybe less then 3mins
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I stretch when i do warmup sets. For example if im benching, i just use the bar and go real slow through the full range of motion making sure i get a good stretch at the bottom.
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I stretch before I run for about 10-15 minutes.
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I just pretend so the instructors on the floor don't tell me off .
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No dont do any at all never have done, get straight onto the heavy lifting without any problems at all so guess im real lucky that i havent picked up any injuries.
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No dont do any at all never have done, get straight onto the heavy lifting without any problems at all so guess im real lucky that i havent picked up any injuries.

You should stretch after your exercises though.
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You should stretch after your exercises though.
Too busy eating my pound of beef.
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Stretching after exercising is beneficial though. I still say give it a shot.
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Stretching after exercising is beneficial though. I still say give it a shot.
I will at least think about it while i eat.
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Daily here! Helps with my Taekwon Do. I usually never stretch in the gym. Except my calves. Been nursing a calf pull/strain lately.
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I half ass it.

I just stretch it the muscle hard for 10 seconds and go.

Ive never known or seen anybody into lifting weights that actualy considers stretching part of his routine.
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I learned to take stretching seriously at a young age, playing soccer and basketball, and its followed me ever since. The number one reason for bad form on exercises like squats and deadlifts is lack of flexibility.
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i never stretch, stretching is bs, i played soccer competetively for 12 years and never stretched, not once, i find irony in the fact that my teamates who were into stretching everyday were the ones most injured, no injuries here in 12 years, so i would say fvck it don't stretch just warm up for atleast 10 mins
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