Chapter
The Science of Flexibility and Stretching
37:10 - 43:43 (06:33)
The spindle reflex is a protective mechanism that can prevent us from stretching too far, and by relaxing the muscle, it makes us more flexible to allow for a greater range of motion. By inhibiting the spindle reflex, the neural brakes are removed, resulting in increased muscle flexibility.
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By inhibiting the spindle reflex through techniques like contract-relax and agonist-antagonist, you can increase your range of motion and improve flexibility.
37:10 - 43:43 (06:33)
Flexibility
Summary
By inhibiting the spindle reflex through techniques like contract-relax and agonist-antagonist, you can increase your range of motion and improve flexibility. These techniques work by changing the patterns of neural activation that restrict your movement.