It is such a ritual that few question the basic premise: does stretching before exercise really reduce the risk of injury and help you become a better athlete? We'll answer these questions, and look at the best
13. PNF Stretching PNF stands for proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and is a special type of progressive stretching involving contracting and relaxing muscles. PNF uses the body’s inbuilt reflexes to aid stretching. Whilst it has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to stretch,...
points to static stretching is to learn how to relax into the stretch and to combine rotational aspects into common stretches (PNF techniques) in order to kill two birds with one stone by stretching multiple muscles simultaneously. Never stretch so aggressively that you end up stretching ligaments...
Tightness in the front of your thighs can prevent your thighs from making backwards movements, which work your glutes. However, stretching the front of your hip while alternately contracting the back of your hip can help loosen and activate your glutes. 3 Move into a lunge position with the ...
PNF is based on the concept that stretching increases flexibility not by lengthening your muscles, but rather by training your nerves in the area to accept greater muscle stretching before engaging pain and muscle contraction responses. Method 3 Doing Exercise Programs that Promote Flexibility 1 Join...