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As someone who's serious about lifting weights (at least 5 times a week), I can tell you that I almost have zero flexibility these days, my lack of stretching i
by woutr_be 6y ago
As someone who's serious about lifting weights (at least 5 times a week), I can tell you that I almost have zero flexibility these days, my lack of stretching is also causing all types of pain. I sometimes have issues walking because some muscles are too tight.
Doing yoga and certain stretches definitely helps, but it needs to compliment your training. I tend to do 15 minutes of stretches in the morning, and then 15-20 minutes of yoga in the evening before going to bed, that has seriously improved my life. (As in, I don't have muscle pain when doing regular activities)
- com2kid 6y agoMy 5 day a week lifting program had upwords of 20 minutes of stretching，10 before and 10 after. I try to do 30 minutes of yoga a day on top of that. If I'm already working out, why not stretch as well?
- woutr_be 6y agoI've been doing it more and more before exercise, especially when doing heavy squats and deadlifts. I also gradually increase my weights so that I'm warmed up by the time I'm doing any heavy stuff. But those 15 minutes in the morning also help me wake up, and I kinda enjoy just stretching and not thinking about anything.