stretching while sore

maxattack · Post by **maxattack** » Oct 25, 2005 17:55

I was just curious if you guys stretch while recovering from a weight training workout. I mean do you skip stretching if there is soreness, or just do relaxed stretches?

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Oct 26, 2005 05:22

Do you mean directly after a weight training session or a few days after?

If you mean directly after then yes,i'd stretch.If you mean a day or two after then i wouldn't(especially isometrics).

If you get sore frequently you may need to change your weight training program.

Dragon.

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Oct 26, 2005 07:23

For example, on Monday I train my legs, starting with squats and ending with adductor pull-downs. Almost everytime, I get sore (especially the adductors) and I do the splits two hours later, in the evening. Would this be wrong?

mat · Post by **mat** » Oct 26, 2005 08:17

I've found that doing gentle dynamic stretching and some light relaxed stretching the day after an intense workout (weights or otherwise) can really help stiffness and soreness.

As Dragon suggests, isometrics or any intense stretching with sore muscles is a definite no-no.

If you're REALLY sore, you may have a mild injury (strain/pull) so best just sit it out for a couple of days with some complete rest.

Cheers,
Mat

dragon · Post by **dragon** » Oct 26, 2005 10:12

I found light aerobic used to relieve stiffness/soreness the day after.

CrazyBoy-personally,i'd do your stretching straight after your weight training routine rather than waiting a few hours.Apart from helping to prevent stiffness you will also be able to get a better stretch when you have worked out rather than later when you have cooled down.

Dragon.

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Oct 26, 2005 13:48

Thanks Dragon! Next week I shall try doing the splits right after my leg strength program. I'll let you know how I felt.

maxattack · Post by **maxattack** » Oct 26, 2005 18:03

I bet you get lower in your splits, if you stretch directly after weight training crazyboy. Isos seem to work much better after a leg work out, and I was referring to soreness the next or even two days after a leg work out. I hate to miss a on day. I have in the past strecthed while sore (but not too sore) and even did the full splits front and side, just relaxed mind you not Iso. I was wondering if this was wise or should i wait till the soreness leaves.

wynnema · Post by **wynnema** » Oct 27, 2005 08:36

dragon wrote:I found light aerobic used to relieve stiffness/soreness the day after.Dragon.

Absolutely this is known as "active rest\recovery".

CrazyBoy · Post by **CrazyBoy** » Oct 31, 2005 15:03

I am back to thank you guys for your help! Today I did my leg strength training and afterwards (immediatly) I did the splits. The front splits and the side split worked like magic. I couldn't believe my eyes.
The front splits were done fully and at the side split I did for a few times the 7steps horse stance and afterwards the side split on to mitts. It was cool!
Thanks again guys! I respect you!