Static Stretching is Apparently Bad for You
I always wondered about this, but research is showing that doing “static” stretches (where you hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds) actually weakens muscles. Here’s an article that discusses this issue along with alternatives: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/sports/playmagazine/112pewarm.html?_r=1&oref=slogin.
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