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Stretching Muscle Groups

seanf186 Posts: 1 Joined: 2003/06/12	2003/07/29, 12:30 PM Does anyone know of a good article on stretching specific muscle groups before lifting? I haven't been able to find one. If you could post a link that would be great!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/07/29, 01:07 PM www.howtostretch.com is good for learning different stretching techniques. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/08/01, 11:19 PM That's a great site bb1! All the back stretches there are positions we do in my yoga class as well.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/08/02, 11:54 AM I'm checking it out; I want to develop a yoga routine for stretching after my warmup. Thanks for the tip!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/08/02, 01:26 PM seanf186, one word of caution to you....you may want to stretch AFTER warming up. Stretching cold can do some damage. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/08/02, 01:27 PM london, I have been contemplating incorporating yoga for some time..what do you think of it? Got any good links I can check out or just general info? Thanks..... -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/08/03, 03:31 PM I just started yoga a few weeks ago. I go to Lifetime fitness and they have "Fitness Yoga". It might be different at other places. So far I really enjoy it. I'm always sore the day after, so it must be working some muscles (mainly my back). They say it improves flexability and is great for injury prevention. It's also very relaxing after the work is over. I'd suggest just giving it a try and seeing if you like it or not.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/08/03, 04:14 PM Thanks for the feedback. They have classes here, will let you know or make a post as to how it goes. Glad to hear things are working well for you. -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/08/04, 10:57 PM At the very least you could use some of the poses at your next competition. They'd be a bit unorthodox, but very interesting to watch. ;)