Stadion's Sports and Martial Arts Training Discussion

RE: had a tight tendon running down the inside of my knee so I performed exercises to loosen the tendon and associated muscle and as a result my side split has moved on another 10 degrees. What did you do to help loosen the tendons? I think that is what the issue could be for me. With my legs at the...

I was looking over some of the articles and found this one which seems to be the same for me. I've tried for a long time to get improvements. I find I have fairly good dymanic range with my kicks but I have very poor static flexibility and I stretch everyday. Some days harder than others depending o...

The strongest powerlifter on earth could still have problems with leg strength for isometrics as it's a ROM they aren't accustomed to.You may find adductor flies beneficial. Maybe I'll give the flies ago. I can't see how abductor flexibility will help you perform the splits as when the adductors st...

I had the book and I think someone borrowed it and never returned it so I got the video instead. I don't really remember seeing a good example in it though. Well I'm confused if it's a strength issue as I've done weights for a long time. I've squatted twice what I weigh but you are correct. My start...

What is the best way to stretch the hips? Not the front but the side? My hips are so tight even sitting cross legged is like doing a stretch. I try a couple of stretches which have improved it but what about using a contration-relax stretch for the area? I've read and watched the book a few times. I...

I re-watched the video on stretching. I've done nearly 20yrs as a sprinter and part of that training involved 10yrs of weight training (including Olympic lifts) having nearly done double body weight squats and bench press and triple body weight deadlifts my strength is quite good. Now I just do weig...