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03-25-2007, 08:23 PM
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Improving Flexibility
Hey guys,
First THE GYM post for me, woot - I'm a pretty active person, I surf, skateboard, run, play beach volleyball, bike, lift etc. I had some shoulder problems in volleyball in high school. I've realized that my general flexibility is pretty poor and has lead to injuries as well as just not improving as fast as I'd like to. Do any of you guys know any great sites, or have any wisdom to share with me about improving my overall flexibility? phoenix 
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03-25-2007, 11:31 PM
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Re: Improving Flexibility
I don't, but I've pulled some muscles doing things that should come easy (catching a wave, skating, etc) and I'm not super flexible as is so along with my current fitness plan I thought it would be good to learn about/incorporate.
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03-25-2007, 11:44 PM
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Re: Improving Flexibility
I believe the one-legged squat is a very good exercise for improving flexibility. Not to mention balance and strength.
http://www.powerathletesmag.com/pages/pistols.htm [ QUOTE ] Stand on one leg, with the other leg out in front and parallel to the floor. Hands are kept to the side. Sit back and down, as if sitting in a very low chair. At the bottom, of the position, your support foot is flat and your hamstrings/glute is resting on your calf. Now stand back up to the starting position. That is one rep. [/ QUOTE ] 
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#7
03-26-2007, 06:37 PM
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Re: Improving Flexibility
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do...3&pageNo=0
http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do...6&pageNo=0 This is just regular static stretching, but I learned a couple things I was doing wrong.
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#8
03-27-2007, 01:47 AM
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Re: Improving Flexibility
Pretty good routine, lots in here that I had forgotten. Esp. big fan of the upper traps stretch, I pretty much never stretch that and have headaches/upper back tension all the time...
-Diplomat
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#9
03-27-2007, 03:15 PM
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Re: Improving Flexibility
Yoga is pretty sweet.
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