Resistance Stretching for Flexibility

[The Beevers Revenge]

Does anyone have any experience with resistance stretching?


I've acquired quite a lot of muscular tension through years of all kinds of exercise, traditional stretching/ yoga seemed to do little to address it.

Anyway,someone recommended resistance stretching to me a few months ago and I've been having some pretty good success with it compared to normal static stretching. Basically the goal is to create resistance as you stretch through the full range of motion, creating an eccentric contraction. There is some recent studies showing that this may actually be far more effective than traditional methods for removing tension and increasing range of motion; this is my experience so far.

 

[MandirigmaFit]

http://www.julesmitchell.com/resistance-stretching-charlie-reid/

Jules and Charlie actually teach Resistance Stretching concepts that dive into human physiology and nervous system adaptations. I went to school with Charlie and chat with him about 1x/mo. Super smart guy and definitely knows how to stay away from BS claims that a lot of the people in our industry make.

Check out that link and let me know what you think.

 

[The Beevers Revenge]

http://www.julesmitchell.com/resistance-stretching-charlie-reid/

Jules and Charlie actually teach Resistance Stretching concepts that dive into human physiology and nervous system adaptations. I went to school with Charlie and chat with him about 1x/mo. Super smart guy and definitely knows how to stay away from BS claims that a lot of the people in our industry make.

Check out that link and let me know what you think.

Excellent article thanks; I was already familar with DCT and Nick Bartoletti but not these two. Wish I lived local to her yoga classes. Have you practised any of the techniques yourself?

'This is not to say that the hardware of the body are not important, however, I would argue that much of the instantaneous changes we are achieving during a resistance stretching session is likely mediated by our nervous system allowing greater range of motion and/or control, not necessarily from lengthening tissue or “breaking adhesions.” Remodeling of tissue most likely occurs over a longer time frame as long as the stimulus is consistent and adequate enough to elicit adaptation. '

I found that really interesting as it may explain the pretty remarkable gains I have made in a short space of time. For example, I can now touch my toes straight out of bed in the morning, where as even after months of yoga before this would require being awake for a while then some warm up exercises. I am able to go much deeper into all poses as well now.

They really have a next level understanding of the body imo. Most current physios, yogis,personal trainers etc are pretty clueless about the science behind flexibility. Current teachings seem to be built on fallacies.

 

[ripskater]

There is a book ProbodX. Written by Edythe Heus and Marv Marinovich. The exercises are tough to master without one on one instruction.

In my opinion, bang for your buck, it's the most superior form of exercise to unlock athletic ability. There is so much more than what's in the book. But really you need to meet someone who knows the methods.

And the best mobility workout I've ever seen. I've seen Steve Maxwell videos which are good but this form of workout that uses light weights to enhance the stretch and build elasticity. It's the best I've ever seen.

 

[The Beevers Revenge]

There is a book ProbodX. Written by Edythe Heus and Marv Marinovich. The exercises are tough to master without one on one instruction.

In my opinion, bang for your buck, it's the most superior form of exercise to unlock athletic ability. There is so much more than what's in the book. But really you need to meet someone who knows the methods.

And the best mobility workout I've ever seen. I've seen Steve Maxwell videos which are good but this form of workout that uses light weights to enhance the stretch and build elasticity. It's the best I've ever seen.

Thanks for reply. Will check out the book. Do you do the practice yourself?

I have started using ankle/ knee weights to increase the eccentric contraction with some of the stretches, it can be quite difficult to generate enough force on your own.

 

[ripskater]

Thanks for reply. Will check out the book. Do you do the practice yourself?

I have started using ankle/ knee weights to increase the eccentric contraction with some of the stretches, it can be quite difficult to generate enough force on your own.

The first exercise is kickbacks. You can use 3-5 lb ankle weights if you want. The training bells pictured are more effective but you can use the ankle weights. You may have seen BJ Penn use a version of this routine as his warmup when he trained with the Marinovich brothers.

Anyway the light weight enhances the stretch of the hamstrings in kickbacks.

 

[Urban]

I love stretching with bands. it's actually the only way I enjoy stretching. It seems like hit hits all the high points of yoga, pilates, and partner assisted stretching without the bullshit or need for human companionship. and afterwards my hamstrings feel like they got laid. there's some good videos out there on youtube for band stretching by dick hartzel. I'm on my phone or id throw up a link.

Stretching my hip flexors with a medium band is awesome....

 

[Urban]

There is a book ProbodX. Written by Edythe Heus and Marv Marinovich. The exercises are tough to master without one on one instruction.

In my opinion, bang for your buck, it's the most superior form of exercise to unlock athletic ability. There is so much more than what's in the book. But really you need to meet someone who knows the methods.

And the best mobility workout I've ever seen. I've seen Steve Maxwell videos which are good but this form of workout that uses light weights to enhance the stretch and build elasticity. It's the best I've ever seen.

So I bought this probodx book and I'm totally baffled by it. It looks like nothing I've ever seen for athletic development, and i'm confused about how it might help with things like improving rate of force development and maximal force production. What's more, most of the exercises don't even seem like they would be beneficial for improving range of motion. Overall I'm confused about how to incorporate these techniques into my lifting routine.

 

[ripskater]

So I bought this probodx book and I'm totally baffled by it. It looks like nothing I've ever seen for athletic development, and i'm confused about how it might help with things like improving rate of force development and maximal force production. What's more, most of the exercises don't even seem like they would be beneficial for improving range of motion. Overall I'm confused about how to incorporate these techniques into my lifting routine.

It is unlike anything you've ever seen.

Where do you need range of motion? Shoulders, thoracic spine, ankles, hips?

Are you near the northeast or in California? I am not, but people that do this are.