What's with stretching?

Bro,

Keep in mind - that study is only suggesting that static stretching can decrease force acutely. This knowledge has been around at least 10 years.

I'm not suggesting you should, or should not stretch. Just saying, make sure you appreciate the context.

-chris BROlinsky

26:59, 12:56, 12:55, 12:56, 7:34

Thanks for the input. Does anyone else have any thoughts?

Yes, I think the idea that static strectching can reduce force by 10% or 20% or 30% or whatever, is crazy. My flexibility is improving with more stretching and my force production is improving also, because I specifically focus on doing just that.

I'm interested in this too, I've always wondered about it. Anyone have anything real to say?

Hamlet wrote:

Thanks for the input. Does anyone else have any thoughts?

Dynamic Stretching is the way to go.

Or just don't stretch BEFORE the workout. Just warm up and do some range of motion exercise.

Stop thinking about running, just run.

My cat still stretches - he does 3 seperate stretches. He can shift a bit

All these things come into and out off fashion - my old coach once told me he had seen sprinters carried to the start line - to save their energy!

I wouldn't mind that.

After rupturing my achilles. My podiatrist told me to stretch after runs. I have been doing that for about 2yrs now. I haven't had and more calf or achilles problems.