Can Stretching Help Me Build Muscle?
Posted by admin on September 22, 2008
The right workout routine, which includes the types of exercises you perform, the amount of sets and reps, how fast to perform your reps, the rest you take in between sets, exercises, and muscle groups, frequency of workouts, etc., are not the only thing to possibly consider. Stretching is another piece of the puzzle. However, what kind of stretching is best, being that there are different forms and techniques?
Some of the different ways to hit stretching are dynamic stretching, static stretching, and tai stretching. Each have their own advantage. Dynamic stretching requires you to perform the stretch in almost a bouncing type of manner. Static stretching, the most widely used, is where you hold the stretch in place for a certain amount of time. And Tai stretching is performed by massage therapists. The type that best suits you will depend on your goals and what you’re trying to accomplish.
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