For most bodybuilders, only interested in building muscle, stretching is the last thing on their mind. It has even been said that stretching before a weight lifting session actually leads to a reduction of strength during the session. There has been no definate answers to this come from research, but it has become a rule among bodybuilders that pre session stretching should be avoided. There is also the argument that stretching a cold muscle has the danger of causing an injury.
So what about stretching after a workout? This has been proven to increase flexibility, and unknown or ignored by most bodybuilders can actual lead to an increase in muscle strength. Spending an extra ten or fifteen minutes stretching after weights session, can really have a positive affect on your muscles. Concentrate on holding your stretches for at least twenty seconds or more, gradually increasing the stretch.
Not enough people stretch after they exercise there muscles, it is something that I highly recommend you give a try.
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