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Originally Posted by sonick
I've read that it's more beneficial to warm up and do mobility movements pre-game, but leave the actual stretching post-game.
Thoughts?
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You're absolutely correct. The idea is that you warm up without over-stretching muscles so they can fire/contract optimally.
That said, when I'm playing beer league (especially goal) I care more about being able to be as limber as possible and not worried much about being as explosive as possible.
Before putting on gear, I'll do a few jumping jacks or jumps onto the bench just to get the blood flowing. I'll do a bit of stretching after that, then put on the gear. During warmups I'll skate hard for a few mins, coast a minute, then proceed to do more specific stretches. More so when I play goal.
I find this works best for me, but likely not for everyone else.