Defining the Integrated Flexibility Continuum The Purpose of Flexibility Training is to: correct muscle imbalances increase joint range of motion decrease muscle soreness decrease muscle hypertonicity relieve joint stress maintain normal functional length of all muscles Types of Stretching: 1. Static Stretching- process of passively taking a muscle to the point of tension and [...]
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Integrated Flexibility Continuum – Flexibility Training
By Matt Trudo on April 14th, 2011Pectorals and Deltoids – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on October 11th, 2010Pectoralis / Deltoid Stretches: These stretches will provide a way to stretch out your chest and shoulders. There are two stretches that can be done to stretch the pecs and the delts. The first one is the Parallel Arm Chest Stretch. Stand with your arm extended to the rear and parallel to the ground. Hold [...]
The Hamstring Stretch – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 30th, 2010Hamstrings Stretches: There are a few good stretches that you can perform to stretch the hamstrings. Which ones you do will depend on your level of flexibility and comfort while performing these stretches. I will start with the easiest stretch and progress to the hardest one. The first stretch pictured is called the Standing Toe-Raised [...]
Abdominal Stretch – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 27th, 2010Abdominals Stretchs: To stretch out your abs you can perform the following stretch either on your elbows or on your hands, depending on your flexibility. The On Elbows/Rising Stomach Stretch. To perform the On Elbows Stomach Stretch, lie face down and bring your hands close to your shoulders. Keep your hips on the ground, look [...]
Triceps & Latissimus Dorsi Stretch – Top Ten Stretches
By Matt Trudo on September 24th, 2010Since these stretch out the front part of the arm, we need to add a Triceps Stretch to even things out. Perform this stretch by standing upright with your hand behind your neck and your elbow pointing upwards. Then use your other hand to pull your elbow down. This will stretch your triceps brachii, latissimus [...]
