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getnfrisky
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I'm not flexible at all too. It's better to be flexible, but the only thing I think it helps you with is running fast.
getnfrisky
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I stretch a little, but some people are just naturally flexible. I remember some 300 pound offensive tackle (he got a scholarship) back in HS could do the splits and put his elbows on the ground w/o bending his knees. He was just lucky.
JudgeShred
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I stretch every muscle before I lift no matter what. It gets the blood flowing, releases endorphins, and prevents injury. Lets just say that both men and women look at me like a freak of nature when stretching. I wasn't born that way, It's like lifting, the more you push yourself the better the results. I don't think it is essential but I feel it is just as important to "MY" health and well being as lifting and cardio.
My number one reason to stretch even my abs.
Squataholic
aka Blondie_Bombshell
And.. can make sex more interesting if you are both strong and flexible
just saying. :innocent:
What she said...
But really it's all about the sex. I mean injuries. Not sexual ones...where was I going with this? Oh, yes, it helps keep you from getting injured. The simple truth. I've taken some yoga over the years and it really does help with back pain. What I found through stretching is that a lot of that pain is from tight glutes and hams. I stretch all the time. I get a lot of looks and comments too but...hey well.
imported_Skyling35
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Flexibility is absolutley huge for me. I can reach a full hand past my toes on sit and reach. Standing and touching my toes i put my palms on the floor. If i wasnt flexible I couldnt tie you up with a triangle choke and put you to sleep. Or catch a submission from an ackward position. Flexibility is life or death for me in my 2 favorite sports. Grappling and MMA.
Ilove football too but its not easy to just go play with a group of people, but I would if I could:batman:
imported_Skyling35
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Missed this it helps with a ton in life. Flexibility is very big in my opinion.
From keeping you injury free. To performing better at most things
so i guess that's why I get that feelin' sometimes when I monitor the VIP section..
Man you GOTTA stretch. I've pulled my glutes, groin, calves, and quads pretty badly for neglecting my stretches in cold weather. Newb mistakes. I've also developed tendinitis in my biceps tendons. Not fun. Always stretch and warm-up. Cool-downs are something I never took so seriously though, I just stretch the muscle out a little and do a weak set, which I actually enjoy because I like to feel my muscles acting like jell-o. Even when I'm doing HIIT burpees I do buttkicks between sets to keep them ready to go. Very satisfying
haha sometimes i bet back pumps while getting it on but i work through it...
Man you GOTTA stretch. I've pulled my glutes, groin, calves, and quads pretty badly for neglecting my stretches in cold weather. Newb mistakes. I've also developed tendinitis in my biceps tendons. Not fun. Always stretch and warm-up. Cool-downs are something I never took so seriously though, I just stretch the muscle out a little and do a weak set, which I actually enjoy because I like to feel my muscles acting like jell-o. Even when I'm doing HIIT burpees I do buttkicks between sets to keep them ready to go. Very satisfying
alright well il start stretching before my workouts for now on then, didnt think it was THAT important i guess cause i havnt gotten hurt from it yet so better to start before anything happens!
Squataholic
aka Blondie_Bombshell
I just stretch at every night while Im relaxing, I can do the splits now too!
You bring up a VERY excellent point.
Australian made
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Im thinking of taking up Pilates...Meet chicks and gain flexibilty. Result
