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The Relationship Between Flexibility and Muscle Tension
Stretching can increase flexibility by allowing muscles to have a wider range of motion, but it's important to stretch at the right time to avoid disrupting the length tension relationship that helps with muscle contraction and performance.
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The two basic forms of stretching are active and passive stretching, with the latter aiming to increase muscle flexibility.
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Summary
The two basic forms of stretching are active and passive stretching, with the latter aiming to increase muscle flexibility. It's important to allow time for recalibration after stretching prior to a workout or structured activity.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Flexibility and Muscle Tension
EpisodeJeff Cavaliere: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
Dynamic stretching drills prior to training can be excitatory for the nervous system while also beneficial for warming up the body and exploring increased ranges of motion, without impairing performance or disrupting the length-tension relationship in muscles.
1:01:08 - 1:04:37 (03:28)
Summary
Dynamic stretching drills prior to training can be excitatory for the nervous system while also beneficial for warming up the body and exploring increased ranges of motion, without impairing performance or disrupting the length-tension relationship in muscles.
ChapterThe Relationship Between Flexibility and Muscle Tension
EpisodeJeff Cavaliere: Optimize Your Exercise Program with Science-Based Tools
PodcastHuberman Lab
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The natural talents of athletes allow them to excel at any sport or activity due to their incredible hand-eye coordination and innate abilities, whether it be ping pong, jump roping, or golf.