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Originally Posted by m4k4v4li
what does focus on mobility mean
ive heard not to stretch prior working out but y not after
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It all depends on your school of thought and what kind of exercise routine you’ll do. Take this with a grain of salt from a fatty like me
If you’re doing heavy powerlifting / bodybuilding type sets it’s been found that stretching before a workout can fatigue the muscles early and leave a few pounds off your 1rm if that’s the goal.
If you’re into more calisthenics or body weight exercises, then stretching before you workout is a very good idea. A lot more fast movements with the body with larger angles and more bending.
It’s always good to stretch after a routine. Doesn’t mean you gotta go HAM on it. Think more of the opposite movement. If you’ve been chest day and a lot of cable flys that involve curing the chest/rolling the shoulders in, do a light weight/high rep exercise that will help open the chest back up to help neutralize the muscle.
Think of when you carry shopping bags home. After you put them down your hand is left looking like an eagle claw. You stretch it backwards to loosen it up. Your body’s no different