Flexibility

coleman · 08-06-2002, 05:42 AM

G'day All,

Just wondering what everyone does to try and combat losing flexibility after doing weights. I mean, it's good to bulk up, but what is the point if you can't have the speed and flexibility to put it to use when it's most needed?

I do boxing to try and build up speed, what about you all?

**Mudge** · 08-06-2002, 06:33 AM

Stretching post workout (I do between sets mostly), if not done, as you've noticed flexibility degrades over time.

Dr. Pain · 08-06-2002, 06:43 AM

That's mostly a myth, but I know BBs who can't play golf because of their lats!

I was messing with Vince Taylor once. I said "Hey Vince, can you touch your shoulder because I can't (bicep in the way)?" He came around sideways somehow, touched it and said, "Yeah, I can, but I just can't touch my traps!" It was the funniest thing... he tried like mad, he only got to about 4-6 inches away!

DP

Freak · 08-06-2002, 08:35 AM

I stretch post workout and even between sets. Also exercises such as stiff-legged deadlifts can only improve your flexibility.

**Mudge** · 08-06-2002, 10:09 AM

I dunno about that, I have a very hard time touching my head to my knees any more and it used to be fairly easy, now it "hurts" a bit.

Maybe DP/GP can comment on this, but so far as I know the act of muscular workouts will force someone to lose flexibility over time, other than getting into the size thing.

I have a harder time washing my back and the back of my neck now, but I can certainly still touch my traps

08-06-2002, 05:42 AM	#1
coleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 1,187	Flexibility G'day All, Just wondering what everyone does to try and combat losing flexibility after doing weights. I mean, it's good to bulk up, but what is the point if you can't have the speed and flexibility to put it to use when it's most needed? I do boxing to try and build up speed, what about you all?

08-06-2002, 06:33 AM	#2
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	Stretching post workout (I do between sets mostly), if not done, as you've noticed flexibility degrades over time.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

08-06-2002, 10:09 AM	#5
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	I dunno about that, I have a very hard time touching my head to my knees any more and it used to be fairly easy, now it "hurts" a bit. Maybe DP/GP can comment on this, but so far as I know the act of muscular workouts will force someone to lose flexibility over time, other than getting into the size thing. I have a harder time washing my back and the back of my neck now, but I can certainly still touch my traps
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

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08-06-2002, 06:43 AM	#3
Dr. Pain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Get the Duct Tape...I'm Ripped Again! Posts: 11,239	That's mostly a myth, but I know BBs who can't play golf because of their lats! I was messing with Vince Taylor once. I said "Hey Vince, can you touch your shoulder because I can't (bicep in the way)?" He came around sideways somehow, touched it and said, "Yeah, I can, but I just can't touch my traps!" It was the funniest thing... he tried like mad, he only got to about 4-6 inches away! DP

08-06-2002, 08:35 AM	#4
Freak Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 3	I stretch post workout and even between sets. Also exercises such as stiff-legged deadlifts can only improve your flexibility.