developing dynamic- sets/reps

[Caleb]

Thank you for the reply Thomas, sorry for asking questions that you might have given answers to elsewhere.

By the way, can any static passive stretch be turned into an isometric stretch by simply tensing the opposite way and relaxing? That is, can I convert pretty much every stretch that's in http://www.amazon.com/Stretching-Anatom ... 0736059725 to an isometric stretch?

[Caleb]

3) Before showing the isometric stretches the book warns (on p. 55) "Don't make the mistake of thinking you are supposed to do all these stretches (See chapter 2, p. 28)". When he says "all these stretches" does he mean not to do stretches for all parts of the body in one workout (neck, chest, shoulders, legs, etc..) or not to do multiple stretches that stretch the same muscle group?

Yes to both. But if you feel you need to stretch a given muscle group in different positions to get the ROM you need, then do that.

What if I'm trying to increase flexibility not only in the legs, but also in the trunk, and wrists. Why is it wrong to do isometrics for all of them in one workout?

[cailifo]

"yes to both"?

I took it to mean you should choose one possible stretch for each muscle or muscle group per workout.

Don't do every single stretch there is for one muscle.

As for the entire workout, it should include stretches for the entire body.

Why would you only do one stretch for one muscle per workout??

[Thomas Kurz]

What if I'm trying to increase flexibility not only in the legs, but also in the trunk, and wrists. Why is it wrong to do isometrics for all of them in one workout?

Keep on doing it and you will see why.

"yes to both"?
As for the entire workout, it should include stretches for the entire body.

That's not expedient. In other words: It is not an efficient use of one's time and energy.

Why would you only do one stretch for one muscle per workout??

“Do not do all” does not mean “do only one.”

[cailifo]

You said yes to both of these:

does he mean not to do stretches for all parts of the body in one workout (neck, chest, shoulders, legs, etc..) or not to do multiple stretches that stretch the same muscle group?

So are you suggesting separate workouts for stretching the legs, and then trunk, etc.?

And only a couple stretches for each muscle group (not all or one)?

This seems inexpedient to me. I usually stretch the whole body each workout. Can't think of why I would not.

[Caleb]

To add to califo's questions... Do I also do front leg and back leg raises with LOCKED knees (that is completely straight legs), or are the legs not straight there as well?