Despite being a highly practiced warm up and cool down method, static stretching has been under fire over the last few years. Virtually every scientific source has indicated it makes you weaker, both in ... Continue Reading
Is Static Stretching Back in Style?
By now we have heard that static stretching is the devil. Plenty of research has shown that static stretches alone don’t provide a proper warmup, and when done before your workout, they can even inhibit ... Continue Reading
Static Stretching Before, During, and After Lifting
Recently, there have been numerous articles reporting the effects of static stretching on strength. The studies were thorough and detailed the acute weakening effect of static stretching on the muscles. It ... Continue Reading
How to Stretch Before Your Workout: Use Science AND Common Sense
Static stretching is the whipping boy of exercise science these days. While we once thought it was a requirement for warming up, now study after study shows that static stretching prior to your workout ... Continue Reading
Two New Studies on Static Stretching … Are Completely Conflicting?
Recently I wrote a popular article on passive stretching referencing research that indicated this type of stretching reduced strength. In the article I concluded that passive stretching should be avoided ... Continue Reading
Passive Stretching Can Make You Weaker
I often see people doing regular passive stretching before exercise. For years we’ve been told that this might not be the best method because it doesn’t really warm up the muscles. Some light cardio or ... Continue Reading
