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Follow these simple guidelines, which apply to all methods of stretching: - I recommend you to stretch on a daily basis, or at least 3 times per week. You improve your flexibility the same way you get to Carnegie Hall: Practice, practice, practice. Your muscles will remember to stay loose and flexible if they’re reminded often enough, but keep in mind this comes in time. Consistency is key, trust me. - You should stretch before... 

For most people, when the idea of building chest muscle comes up, the first exercise comes to mind is the bench press. More specifically, most people think of the flat bench. The flat bench press is definitely a guaranteed way of building upper body mass and also increasing strength. However, once you get to certain point, you may start to plateau. When this happens, you need to change it up a bit. Incline and decline bench press are... 

How do you achieve and maintain your muscles at their ideal length so that you can move easily and freely? For flexibility, stretching is important to reach this goal. Right now there is growing evidence that supports stretching for the purpose of improving range of motion and joint function and enhancing muscle performance, as well as substantial “real-life” reports to support its role in preventing injuries. Here are some easy...