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  1. SUOMI-PUKU

    Bodyweight Upper body version of front and side splits

    Inspired by the new stretching program by StrongFirst (and not wanting to fill that thread with a derailed conversation): Q: Is there an upper body equivalent for mobility to achieving the front/side splits? I often see upper body stretching as just something to do as often as possible (do...
  2. Other/Mixed Dr. Stuart McGill answers if its possible to be both a Yogi and a Powerlifter

    Hi. Recently I've spent some time watching YouTube interviews with Dr. Stuart McGill on back pain. At one point in an interview with Chris Williamson he answered a very interesting question. Chris asked if its theoretically possible for an individual to train to be both an advanced Yogi who...
  3. silveraw

    Other/Mixed Stretching for those muscle gains

    https://www.strongerbyscience.com/research-spotlight-stretching-muscle/ An interesting look at the nuances of stretching and hypertrophy and strength. Seems like Pavel and Marty Gallagher were on to something with the intraset stretches for the guns. Also there is a study in there looking at...
  4. Minimalist

    Bodyweight Improving hip rotation

    Hello. Do I need a specific hip rotation exercises? Or just stretching and strengthening the hip flexors, glutes, adductors/abductors and hamstrings should be enough? I have problems with my internal hip rotation. In the book "Relax Into Stretch" there was no information about doing exercises...
  5. Kettlebell S&S - Are "general stretches" after a workout needed?

    I feel like it was drilled into me at school and boxing training that I need to do a full body "general stretch" after exercising. This was just what was taught, about 10 years ago now. But I'm wondering what the latest is, or to hear some opinions. So for example, doing some neck stretches...
  6. Other/Mixed Stretch behind the knee

    I can do a left front split but whenever I try to do it with square hips but whenever I do, I feel a stretch behind the knee(between the hamstring and the calf) just in this part. Some other things involving hamstring stretches always make me feel a stretch in this area and I'm not sure whether...
  7. Tactical Barbell: "Operator" template, "SWAT" cluster

    Find current training program beginning Post #62 [Background] 32, M, 6'0, 190lbs (200lbs as of July '19). Married (10 yrs), 2 kids (6 and 1). Was a true gym bro in high school and did bodybuilding splits but always prioritized chest and arms days, and usually skipped legs days . Inactive...
  8. Bauer

    Other/Mixed QL Straddle Stretch

    I am currently following S+S and try to keep it Pavel. I do find that when I DON'T do the stretches that my glutes, QL or hamstrings tend to bother me the next day. So I dig the stretches as restorative tools. However, the QL straddle stretch tends to give me a tense neck and headaches. I...
  9. Other/Mixed Staying in the splits(kind of) for hours?

    I wanted to open the splits so I had that idea where I sit on my computer and, while facing the computer on the computer chair(the one which has hand-rests and goes circular) and put my right leg in the circle of the right hand-rest and put my left leg in the circle of the left hand-rest so they...
  10. Marius_Lefter

    Kettlebell Gymnastic bridge progressions

    Hi to everyone. Long time since I have been present around here. With regard to my previous posts, I am happy to report that my elbows, wrists and shoulders are very very well, received proper training from Hector Guttierez, Jr. (fantastic instructor, coach and friend) regarding swing, goblet...
  11. Other/Mixed Time under tension for relax into stretch

    I am starting the relax into stretch routine and for the stretches I was wondering how long do you hold each stretch or do you keep going until you can`t go any deeper?
  12. Bauer

    Kettlebell S+S stretches for the ultra tight

    I am sure that the QL straddle and the 90/90 stretches are quite a stretch for some :D The book doesn't really address how to work around your limitations if you can't even get into the respective starting positions. My personal answer: I have found it to be extremely helpful to elevate the...
  13. Oscar

    Kettlebell Help with S&S stretching exercises?

    Hi all, I'm not finding it easy to do the S&S stretching exercises. On both exercises I find it hard to hold the position as I find both quite uncomfortable (besides the stretch feel that is usually not that confortable). Also, for the 90-90, I'm not so sure how to find the position or if I'm...
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