Extreme Stretches (courtesy of the Inhuman one) - Page 6

JasonWojo · 08-22-2005, 09:45 PM

Mannnnn....seeing those pics drums up some unpleasant memories....lol

Egill · 08-23-2005, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tensity

1. Unless doing single-leg work for hams, how do you determine which hammie to stretch first after SLDL, curls, etc? And then, I assume you would switch it up from session to session i.e. left ham 1st on workout #1, right ham 1st on workout #2, etc?

IMO if you feel that you get better stretch on the side of your body that you stretch first then I would stretch the smaller side first, otherwise it doesn't really matter.

I have personally had rather hard time getting a brutal bicep stretch and being a little more pumped does make a slight difference in how brutal the stretch gets so I have used that in my advantage by always stretching my smaller arm first,......... my left arm used to be just a little bit smaller but after stretching him first for some months he was slightly bigget than my right,...... now I started stretching my right one first and after a while my right is slightly bigger so time to switch sides again.

So IMO if you are doing a "one at a time" stretch you might be able to correct an imbalance to a some degree if you stretch the weaker side when you are more pumped.

but don't start overanalyzing this, I'm just talking about a very small difference and it might just be me because I have a hard time stretching some muscles and being a little more pumped can help me getting a little bit better stretch,.......... number 1 is getting a killer stretch and hold it out, if you are doing that then you are doing great.

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2. I've gotten some input on this but other thoughts are welcome. Other than the hip-sled/leg-press, my calves are always slipping off the platform during the stretch after about 5sec and I find myself having to "reset" during the stretch, which blows. Part of the problem is the standing calf machine, which I love due to best results, has a metal platform with no sticktape so I'm always sliding right the f#ck off. ANy suggestions?

'T

If you can reset safely then I think that's fine as long as it's not more than once or mostly twice per rep,.......... there is one calf machine in my rotation which I need to reset my legs twice every rep, I would rather use some other calf exercise but I'm getting good progress so it works fine for me. you can try grip tape.

Tensity · 08-23-2005, 05:08 PM

Tks Adam, probably will.

That's a good idea Egill, think I will focus on the lesser ham first for a while. Not that I'm getting much of a long stretch anyway, no more than 25-30sec before the back of my leg is on flippin' fire.

Yea, still trying to find the "sweet spot" for calves to minimze slipping but glad to know I'm not the only one. Thanks for the help.

CONSTRUCTiCON · 08-30-2005, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by In-Human

You can do them either way, all at once after chest/shoulder/tri or as Future said after that exercise is completed...

Just curious what are your thoughts on stretching, extreme or not so extreme, at any other time after the workout?

Basically, is it wise/beneficial to stretch on your days off, especially if your muscles are sore from previous day's workout etc...?

Or is it better to just leave them be and let them recover?

I would think that it's ok, or even better, to keep stretching, at least moderately, those sore muscles until a day or two before you have to work them again...please comment.

BTW>>> DC/IH, thank you for the pictures!

In-Human · 08-30-2005, 02:37 PM

CON, Stretching after you train is by far the way to go for recovery, nothing at all wrong with stretching on off days as well, this is great for soreness and DOMS, and if you do stretch regularly then you will aid your recovery faster, make sure you do Static stretches and never do Ballistic stretching, this can cause injuries in cold muscles...

CONSTRUCTiCON · 08-30-2005, 02:53 PM

Thanks IH, that's exactly what I wanted to know.

PlimoMan · 09-13-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Doggcrapp

an alternative shoulder tricep stretch

I want to try this one because i am having trouble doing the tricept stretch. So this will cover both shoulders and tri extreme strechin at once. Any advantages in using this way instead of behind the head method?

forza suecia · 09-14-2005, 08:42 AM

if you have some time over, could you please put a photo of the alternative hamstring stretch? the other one dosen't feel to much/good.

btw good thread, helps a lot!

Another thing; should you perform these stretches immediately after the particular exercise or can you do them all in the end of the workout?

littlelouie · 09-14-2005, 09:09 AM

Oh these are great, I was doing the bi stretch a little wrong as well as the delt stretch. I was going to far for bis and not far enough for delts, thanks bro!

In-Human · 09-14-2005, 11:00 AM

forza, You can do them after each muscle group or you can bunch a few of them together for time, like chest/shoulder/tri you could do all three of these when you finish those exercises...

littlelouie · 09-14-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by In-Human

forza, You can do them after each muscle group or you can bunch a few of them together for time, like chest/shoulder/tri you could do all three of these when you finish those exercises...

Oh wow thsi si great to know. You can do yoru RP sets and then hti the push muscles all ath the same time? Guess this could go for legs as well? I think I might try this so I can concentrate more on my stretching and get nice long counts.......Is it still as beneficial as after each exercise?

forza suecia · 09-14-2005, 11:41 AM

ok, thanks for the quick reply. I tried the alternativ dips stretch, that was really hard.

but like always it felt great after

chunky34 · 09-14-2005, 01:07 PM

Good idea to put this as sticky.

In-Human · 09-14-2005, 05:03 PM

Hamstring Stretch, ok now you can do this one on a Flat Bench, and hold the stretch for 10 seconds and do 6 of them in a row:

In-Human · 09-14-2005, 05:08 PM

I like these as well:

forza suecia · 09-15-2005, 08:19 AM

great stuff as always. l'll try the one with the barbell, it looks like something taht could be painful (in a goodway of course

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mister69 · 09-15-2005, 10:13 PM

great stuff...I will do that back stretch w\just my bodyweight for 3 minutes and see how taht goes next weeki

eLOT · 09-17-2005, 11:45 PM

When i do the Chest stretch, it feels like im tearing/stretching the area that connects my shoulder/chest/arm. Am i doing it incorrectly?

2Ripped4U · 09-17-2005, 11:46 PM

Good thread,but god damn I'm gonna hate doing these

SonnyTheBull · 10-01-2005, 09:32 PM

Great thread!!

I can now see I'm doing a few streches wrong. This really helps, thanks.

iron4life · 10-02-2005, 09:48 PM

thanks for the pictures dc, in-human defiantly helped i appreciate it

Peaked_18 · 10-13-2005, 06:30 PM

Please don't post links to other boards here.

Thanks.

daveske · 10-25-2005, 02:00 AM

Hi, new to these forums and have found it very knowledgable. THanks for the pics, they were very helpful!

But when im doing the chest stretch it feels like my shoulders are getting ripped out of their sockets. Mind u im not doing that heavy a weight, its just that where my arm/shoulder/chest connects seems to be getting the extreme stretch rather then all over my chest? Is this normal, because its very painful and im not sure if it good pain...
I think someone mentioened this on page 5.. Thanks!

Egill · 10-25-2005, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by daveske

But when im doing the chest stretch it feels like my shoulders are getting ripped out of their sockets. Mind u im not doing that heavy a weight, its just that where my arm/shoulder/chest connects seems to be getting the extreme stretch rather then all over my chest? Is this normal, because its very painful and im not sure if it good pain...
I think someone mentioened this on page 5.. Thanks!

maybe your doing too much of a fly stretch,.... try bring the dumbells closer to your armpits.

SWW007 · 10-25-2005, 02:21 AM

For me before I stretch I lie down and press the weights straight up like I'm doing a dumbbell press. Then I bring them straight down to the position shown in the picture. From there I let my arms go out laterally a little bit until I find my groove. At this point I raise my sternum up as high as I can and take very deep breaths into my chest expanding it and making the stretch more intense. Everyone has their own groove with these stretches, you just need to find yours.

When your trying to find your groove you may need to roll your shoulders forward or back until it feels right. I can't remember which way it is off of the top of my head but when you find it you'll know.

SWW007

08-30-2005, 02:37 PM	#130
In-Human IM Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,114	CON, Stretching after you train is by far the way to go for recovery, nothing at all wrong with stretching on off days as well, this is great for soreness and DOMS, and if you do stretch regularly then you will aid your recovery faster, make sure you do Static stretches and never do Ballistic stretching, this can cause injuries in cold muscles... __________________ "That damn log book" www.trueprotein.com Highest quality protein at the lowest price...

09-14-2005, 08:42 AM	#133
forza suecia New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alicante, spain Posts: 99	if you have some time over, could you please put a photo of the alternative hamstring stretch? the other one dosen't feel to much/good. btw good thread, helps a lot! Another thing; should you perform these stretches immediately after the particular exercise or can you do them all in the end of the workout? Last edited by forza suecia : 09-14-2005 at 08:48 AM.

09-14-2005, 09:09 AM	#134
littlelouie New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: PA Posts: 15	Oh these are great, I was doing the bi stretch a little wrong as well as the delt stretch. I was going to far for bis and not far enough for delts, thanks bro! __________________ littlelouie@cyber-rights.net

09-14-2005, 11:00 AM	#135
In-Human IM Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,114	forza, You can do them after each muscle group or you can bunch a few of them together for time, like chest/shoulder/tri you could do all three of these when you finish those exercises... __________________ "That damn log book" www.trueprotein.com Highest quality protein at the lowest price...

09-14-2005, 01:07 PM	#138
chunky34 Lightweight Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: DR'Ville, Qc Posts: 254	Good idea to put this as sticky. __________________ God Bless, True protein discount code : JFA999

08-22-2005, 09:45 PM	#126
JasonWojo Lightweight Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 358	Mannnnn....seeing those pics drums up some unpleasant memories....lol

08-23-2005, 05:08 PM	#128
Tensity New Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: CO Posts: 90	Tks Adam, probably will. That's a good idea Egill, think I will focus on the lesser ham first for a while. Not that I'm getting much of a long stretch anyway, no more than 25-30sec before the back of my leg is on flippin' fire. Yea, still trying to find the "sweet spot" for calves to minimze slipping but glad to know I'm not the only one. Thanks for the help.

08-30-2005, 02:53 PM	#131
CONSTRUCTiCON Bantamweight Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 233	Thanks IH, that's exactly what I wanted to know.

09-14-2005, 11:41 AM	#137
forza suecia New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alicante, spain Posts: 99	ok, thanks for the quick reply. I tried the alternativ dips stretch, that was really hard. but like always it felt great after

09-15-2005, 08:19 AM	#141
forza suecia New Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alicante, spain Posts: 99	great stuff as always. l'll try the one with the barbell, it looks like something taht could be painful (in a goodway of course )

09-15-2005, 10:13 PM	#142
mister69 Middleweight Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 509	great stuff...I will do that back stretch w\just my bodyweight for 3 minutes and see how taht goes next weeki

09-17-2005, 11:45 PM	#143
eLOT New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 40	When i do the Chest stretch, it feels like im tearing/stretching the area that connects my shoulder/chest/arm. Am i doing it incorrectly?

09-17-2005, 11:46 PM	#144
2Ripped4U Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In my fridge Posts: 210	Good thread,but god damn I'm gonna hate doing these

10-01-2005, 09:32 PM	#145
SonnyTheBull New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 76	Great thread!! I can now see I'm doing a few streches wrong. This really helps, thanks.

10-02-2005, 09:48 PM	#146
iron4life New Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13	thanks for the pictures dc, in-human defiantly helped i appreciate it

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10-25-2005, 02:00 AM	#148
daveske New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 3	Hi, new to these forums and have found it very knowledgable. THanks for the pics, they were very helpful! But when im doing the chest stretch it feels like my shoulders are getting ripped out of their sockets. Mind u im not doing that heavy a weight, its just that where my arm/shoulder/chest connects seems to be getting the extreme stretch rather then all over my chest? Is this normal, because its very painful and im not sure if it good pain... I think someone mentioened this on page 5.. Thanks!

10-25-2005, 02:21 AM	#150
SWW007 Lightweight Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 361	For me before I stretch I lie down and press the weights straight up like I'm doing a dumbbell press. Then I bring them straight down to the position shown in the picture. From there I let my arms go out laterally a little bit until I find my groove. At this point I raise my sternum up as high as I can and take very deep breaths into my chest expanding it and making the stretch more intense. Everyone has their own groove with these stretches, you just need to find yours. When your trying to find your groove you may need to roll your shoulders forward or back until it feels right. I can't remember which way it is off of the top of my head but when you find it you'll know. SWW007 __________________ www.trueprotein.com shw744 <Get an extra discount. The only dumb question is the question not asked. Shawn SHW744 (<-Geez didnt you just get 8lbs free a couple days ago-lol?--this guy could sell shit to a septic tank-hes got the gift)<-Anonymous Getting big= (Eating like a king and crapping like a horse) + (Lifting heavy ass weights) < A wise man once said "Ain't nobody want to lift no heavy ass weights!"

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