Stretching during a workout
So if stretching is such a big help how should it be performed during training? Well since stretching the muscle group being worked can have adverse effects, weakening the muscles to the point that it’ll hurt your lifts, it’s perhaps a better bet to stretch the antagonizing muscles than the ones being worked. So for example, if you’re working your chest then stretching the lats to help increase recovery during training. Believe it or not, by stretching the antagonizing muscles you’ll increase the strength of your lifts as the tension and pressure on the muscle being worked is released. So the next time leg day comes around and you’re looking to work your quads, be sure to stretch the hamstrings between sets.
